Minutes 2014-12-08386
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 8, 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 Marielien Yarc
Staff present:
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley
Director of Community Development Doug Dancs
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
City Planner Doug Hawkins
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Senior Management Analyst Alisha Farnell
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
City Clerk Denise Basham
PRESENTATION OF COLORS: Cypress Police Explorers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mills.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by former City Attorney William Wynder.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014.
The City Clerk provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, declaring the results of the
November 4, 2014 General Municipal Election.
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. 6485
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, DECLARING THE RESULT
AND SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
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Hasan Ikhrata, SCAG Executive Director, presented a framed photograph to outgoing
Mayor Leroy Mills.
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.
William Wynder, Cypress, spoke regarding his service to the City as its City Attorney.
Mayor Peter Kim, City of La Palma, and Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Goedhart, presented
Certificates of Recognition to outgoing City Council Members Doug Bailey, Leroy Mills,
and Prakash Narain.
Dr. Robert Simpson, President, Cypress College, and Dave Wassenaar, presented
Honorary Charger Cards to outgoing City Council Members Doug Bailey, Leroy Mills,
and Prakash Narain.
Michelle Steel, State Board of Equalization, presented Certificates of Recognition to
outgoing City Council Members Doug Bailey, Leroy Mills, and Prakash Narain.
Assemblywoman Young Kim congratulated outgoing City Council Members Doug
Bailey, Leroy Mills, and Prakash Narain for their service on the City Council, and
congratulated newly elected City Council Members Stacy Berry, Paulo Morales, and
Jon Peat.
Ron Hoshi, Principal, Oxford Academy, and Jasmine Lu, ASB President, presented
outgoing Mayor Leroy Mills with a recognition plaque.
Caroline Vogl, Cypress, spoke regarding tree removal concerns.
Eric Cever, Cypress, spoke regarding cable television concerns.
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.
It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 3.
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. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 24, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
November 24, 2014, as submitted.
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Item No. 2: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 FOR WARRANTS NO. 32428 THROUGH
32615.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2014 -15.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PRESENTATIONS:
The City Clerk presented Certificates of Election and administered the Loyalty Oath to
newly - elected Council Members Paulo Morales, Jon Peat, and Stacy Berry.
The City Clerk retired the name plates of outgoing City Council Members Doug Bailey,
Leroy Mills, and Prakash Narain.
The meeting was recessed at 7:37 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
REMARKS FROM INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Council Member Berry spoke regarding the campaign process and thanked her family,
colleagues, and the community for their support.
Council Member Peat thanked his wife and son for their support during the campaign
process, and thanked the community and staff for their support.
Council Member Morales spoke of his gratitude and excitement to serve on the City
Council, and thanked the members of the Cypress Police Officers' Association, his
friends, and family for their support.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor.
Council Member Yarc moved and Council Member Morales seconded the motion to
nominate Mayor Pro Tem Johnson for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson was unanimously elected Mayor by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, Yarc and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Johnson then asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Johnson moved and Council Member Peat seconded the motion to nominate
Council Member Yarc for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Yarc was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, Yarc and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Johnson thanked his colleagues, City staff, and his family for their support.
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Mayor Pro Tem Yarc thanked the City Council for their support.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 4: APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES.
Mayor Johnson made the following appointments:
COMPENSATED:
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Orange County Fire Authority
(Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. -
1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine; $100 /mtq.)
Orange County Sanitation District
(Meets 4th Wednesday of the
month at 7 p.m. — 10844 Ellis Avenue,
Fountain Valley; $212.50/mtq.)
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:
Joint Communications Center Executive Board
(Meets quarterly or as needed — West -Comm,
911 Seal Beach Boulevard, 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 City Selection Committee
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)
Southern California Association of
Governments - General Assembly Delegates
(Meets annually)
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS:
Business Retention, Attraction, Creation,
and Expansion Committee (BRACE)
(Meets as needed)
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Rob Johnson — Representative
Jon Peat — Alternate
Mariellen Yarc — Representative
Stacy Berry — Alternate
Paulo Morales - Representative
(One Year Appointment)
Jon Peat — Representative
Paulo Morales - Alternate
Rob Johnson — Representative
Mariellen Yarc - Alternate
Rob Johnson — Representative
Mariellen Yarc — Alternate
Rob Johnson — Representative
Mariellen Yarc - Alternate
Rob Johnson — Representative
Mariellen Yarc — Alternate
Stacy Berry — Representative
Mariellen Yarc — Alternate
Stacy Berry — Representative
Paulo Morales - Alternate
Rob Johnson — Representative
Mariellen Yarc - Alternate
Rob Johnson
Mariellen Yarc
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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)
Rob Johnson
Jon Peat
Jon Peat
Stacy Berry
Jon Peat
Paulo Morales
Jon Peat
Stacy Berry
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Yarc and seconded by Council Member Berry, 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: Berry, Morales, Peat, Yarc and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6486
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
The City Clerk administered the Loyalty Oath to City Attorney Anthony Taylor.
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 Johnson requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Johnson:
Attended a PACE graduation at Holder Elementary School. Participated in the
Veterans Buddy Box distribution with the Woman's Club of Cypress and the Cypress
Tanglewood Homeowners' Association.
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager announced the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Holiday
Extravaganza on December 9, 2014, at the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, and the Cypress
Holiday Sing on December 11, 2014, on the Civic Center Green. He indicated that City
Hall would be closed December 24 — 26, 2014, and January 1 - 2, 2015, in observance
of the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting in honor of outgoing City
Council Members Doug Bailey, Leroy Mills, and Prakash Narain, and former City
Attorney William Wynder at 8:12 p.m. to Monday, January 12, 2015, beginning at 5:30
p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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MAYOR RSF THE CITY OF CYPRESS