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2015-04-27443 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD April 27, 2015 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Johnson in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. Members present: Mayor Rob Johnson Mayor Pro Tem Marie lien Yarc Council Member Stacy Berry Council Member Paulo Morales (arrived at 6:25 p.m.) Council Member Jon Peat Staff present: City Manager Peter Grant City Attorney Anthony Taylor Assistant City Attorney Lindsay Tabaian Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton Human Resources Manager Cathy Thompson 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), Swift v. City of Cypress, WCAB No. ADJ8317576, Claim No. 12- 113414. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) & (e)(5), Number of Cases: One Potential Case. 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 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Johnson. Members present: Mayor Rob Johnson Mayor Pro Tem Marielien Yarc Council Member Stacy Berry Council Member Paulo Morales Council Member Jon Peat Staff present: City Manager Peter Grant City Attorney Anthony Taylor Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton Interim Police Chief Rodney Cox Director of Community Development Doug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh City Planner Doug Hawkins Assistant Planner Judy Aquino CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Water Quality Manager Gonzalo Vazquez Management Analyst Anna Sanchez Human Resources Manager Cathy Thompson Senior Management Analyst Alisha Farnell City Clerk Denise Basham APRIL 27, 2015 444 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Peat. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Pastor Doyle Surratt, Seacoast Grace Church. 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), Swift v. City of Cypress, WCAB No. ADJ8317576, Claim No. 12- 113414. He stated that the City Council voted to approve the settlement by a vote of 4- 0, with Council Member Morales absent. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) & (e)(5), Number of Cases: One Potential Case. He stated that no reportable action was taken. No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited. PRESENTATIONS: The Interim Police Chief introduced Cypress Police Officers Julie Huynh and Christopher McShane. The Director of Finance and Administrative Services introduced Human Resources Assistant Nancy Gallardo. Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to the West Cities Police Communications Center proclaiming the week of April 12 -18, 2015 as "National Public Safety Dispatcher Week" in the City of Cypress. Mike Drennan and Dale Hudson, O.C. Red Cross, made a presentation regarding emergency preparedness response. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE -HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.) Mayor Johnson 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: A REQUEST TO ALLOW A THREE FOOT SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5601 SAINT ANN AVENUE. The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item. Council Member Berry asked about the other 11 properties that have had a similar variance and if those had a three foot side yard setback. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2015 The Assistant Planner responded that the other properties had side yard setbacks of at least three feet on either side of the property. Council Member Morales asked if the previous 11 properties are within the same area. The Assistant Planner replied in the affirmative. The applicant, Javier Mora, stated that he agrees with the Conditions of Approval. It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Yarc, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Variance No. 3022, 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: Berry, Morales, Peat, Yarc and Johnson NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 6495 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, SECTION 2.05.040, TABLE 2 -3 TO ALLOW A THREE FOOT SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK FOR A SINGLE -STORY RESIDENTIAL ROOM ADDITION PROJECT LOCATED AT 5601 SAINT ANN AVENUE IN THE RM -15 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE - FAMILY ZONE — 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 Yarc and seconded by Council Member Morales, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 10. 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 Item No. 2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 13. 2015. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of April 13, 2015, 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: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 10 -16, 2015 AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the week of May 10 -16, 2015 as "National Police Week" in the City of Cypress. 3 445 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2015 Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2015 AS "COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the month of May 2015 as "Community Action Month" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 6: PROCLAIMING THE CITY OF CYPRESS' PARTICIPATION IN THE "DROWNING PREVENTION AWARENESS" CAMPAIGN. Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim its participation in the "Drowning Prevention Awareness" campaign from May 25 — September 7, 2015. Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 3 -9, 2015 AS "WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the week of May 3 -9, 2015 as "Wildfire Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 8: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION REGARDING PRORATION OF UNIFORM ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Cypress and the Cypress Police Officers' Association (CPOA) regarding proration of uniform allowance payments. RESOLUTION NO. 6496 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION REGARDING PRORATION OF UNIFORM ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS. Item No. 9: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of March 2015. Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 FOR WARRANTS NO. 34069 THROUGH 34194. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2014 -15. 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. 4 446 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2015 447 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 Berry: Attended the scholarship award presentation to Oxford Academy student Kevin Yoon. Attended a PACE graduation at King Elementary School. Attended an O.C. Vector Control Policy and Personnel Committee meeting. Attended an O.C. Vector Control Board meeting. Served as a guest speaker at the Smart Girls program at the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress. Attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended the retirement for former Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley. Attended an O.C. District Woman's Club Convention. Attended the Recreation and Community Services Commission Volunteer Service Awards. Attended the City of La Palma State of the City luncheon. Attended a Desalination Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Attended a briefing at the O.C. Water District. Attended the Kiwanis Club of Cypress Scholarship and Red Ribbon Essay Awards dinner. Council Member Morales: Attended the scholarship award presentation to Oxford Academy student Kevin Yoon. Attended the Kiwanis Club of Cypress Scholarship and Red Ribbon Essay Awards dinner. Attended the groundbreaking at Mason Regional Park in Irvine. Council Member Peat: Attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended the retirement for former Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley. Attended the Kiwanis Club of Cypress Scholarship and Red Ribbon Essay Awards dinner. Attended the Cypress Juried Arts show awards. Mayor Pro Tem Yarc: Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Board meeting. Attended a Cypress College Foundation Board meeting. Attended a League of Women Voters meeting. Attended the memorial services for Woman's Club of Cypress member Edna Chun. Mayor Johnson: Attended the scholarship award presentation to Oxford Academy student Kevin Yoon. Attended a PACE graduation at King Elementary School. Attended a PACE graduation at Grace Christian School. Attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended the retirement for former Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley. Attended the City of La Palma State of the City luncheon. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board meeting. Attended a Cypress Nature Park clean -up by Vans and the Cypress Church of Latter -day Saints. Attended the Kiwanis Club of Cypress Scholarship and Red Ribbon Essay Awards dinner. Participated in the Donate Life Run/Walk One Legacy at California State University Fullerton. Attended the Cypress Juried Arts show awards. Commended the Cypress Police Department and the O.C. Fire Authority on their response to a recent fire in the City. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: APRIL 27, 2015 448 The City Manager spoke regarding reduced watering at City locations in response to the drought. He announced the American Red Cross Blood Drive set for Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the Cypress Community Center, as well as the Tip -A -Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics to be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Chili's Restaurant. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to Monday, May 11, 2015, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 6 MAYO F THE CITY OF CYPRESS