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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 28, 2016
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor
Yarc in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor Mariellen Yarc
Mayor Pro Tem Paulo Morales
Council Member Stacy Berry
Council Member Rob Johnson
Council Member Jon Peat
Staff present:
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Donna Mullally
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(d)(1), KDC, Inc., dba Dynalectric v. Bannaoun Engineers
Constructors Corporation, et al. and Bannaoun Engineers Constructors Corporation v.
City of Cypress, et al., Case No. 30- 2014 - 00739525- CU- OR -CJC, Orange County
Superior Court.
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 Negotiators: Peter Grant and Matt Burton, Employee Groups:
Cypress Police Officers' Association.
At 6:04 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 7:09 p.m. by
Mayor Yarc.
Members present:
Mayor Mariellen Yarc
Mayor Pro Tem Paulo Morales
Council Member Stacy Berry
Council Member Rob Johnson
Council Member Jon Peat
Staff present:
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Chief of Police Rodney Cox
Director of Community Development Doug Dancs
Director of Recreation and Community Services June Liu
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Public Works Superintendent Kirk Streets
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City Planner Doug Hawkins
Associate Planner Kori Sanders
Assistant Planner Judy Aquino
Management Analyst Anna Sanchez
Project Manager Shukry Sharabi
Senior Management Analyst Alisha Farnell
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
City Clerk Denise Basham
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
Morales.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Brother Aristotle, St. Irenaeus Catholic
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(d)(1), KDC, Inc., dba Dynalectric v. Bannaoun Engineers Constructors
Corporation, et al. and Bannaoun Engineers Constructors Corporation v. City of
Cypress, et al., Case No. 30- 2014 - 00739525- CU- OR -CJC, Orange County Superior
Court. He stated that no reportable action was taken.
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 Negotiators: Peter Grant and Matt Burton, Employee Groups: Cypress Police
Officers' Association. He stated that this item has been continued to the conclusion of
tonight's regular meeting.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Director of Community Development introduced Project Manager Shukry Sharabi.
Mayor Yarc presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to the Cypress High School
Junior Varsity Basketball Team.
Mayor Yarc presented a Proclamation to the West Cities Police Communications
Center proclaiming the week of April 10 -16, 2016 as "National Public Safety Dispatcher
Week."
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE -HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES
PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
Mayor Yarc 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: APPROVE A DANCE STUDIO AT 4670 AND 4674 LINCOLN AVENUE —
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3061.
The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member Johnson asked about the caretaker's apartment.
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The Assistant Planner responded that the caretaker's apartment would remain as part
of the storage facility.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Joy Gallo, stated that she agrees with the conditions of approval.
Mayor Yarc asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Johnson, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 3061, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A ".
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales and Yarc
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6554
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3061
— WITH CONDITIONS
Item No. 2: REQUEST TO RESCIND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -20 FOR
PARKING AT 10775 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member Peat asked if there would be limited parking should the lot be sold and
developed into something else.
The Associate Planner responded in the affirmative.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Tom Rakestraw, DRA Architects, stated that the owner agrees to the
conditions of approval. He clarified that the proposed action would restore the existing
building and required parking modifications.
Mayor Yarc asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Morales and seconded by Council Member Johnson,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, rescinding Conditional Use
Permit No. 86 -20, based on the findings in the Resolution.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales and Yarc
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6555
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RESCINDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -20
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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.
Mayor Yarc requested Agenda Item No. 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Berry, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 8 and 10 and 11.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales and Yarc
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 3: APPROVE MINUTES.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of March
14, 2016, 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: PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF APRIL 10 -16, 2016 AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC
SAFETY DISPATCHER WEEK."
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the week of April 10 -16,
2016 as "National Public Safety Dispatcher Week."
Item No. 6: PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL 2016 AS "DMV /DONATE LIFE
CALIFORNIA MONTH."
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the month of April 2016 as
"DMV /Donate Life California Month."
Item No. 7: CONSIDERATION OF REVISED EFFECTIVE DATE TO AN
AMENDMENT OF THE WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, revising the
effective date of the Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA) Amendment with the County of
Orange.
RESOLUTION NO. 6556
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE REVISED EFFECTIVE DATE TO AN AMENDMENT
TO THE 2009 WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
Item No. 8: AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE SUMNER PLACE SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 164.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a construction contract for the
Sumner Place Sewer Improvements, Project 164, to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for
$54,268, and authorize a contingency of $8,200; and 2) Award a Task Order for
Construction Inspection Services to Vali Cooper and Associates, Inc. (VCA) for $5,650,
and authorize a contingency of $850.
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Item No. 10: RECEIVE AND FILE THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY 2016.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of February 2016.
Item No. 11: APPROVE COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 -16 FOR WARRANTS NO. 37709 THROUGH 37849.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the warrant register and wire
transfers for Fiscal Year 2015 -16.
Regarding Item No. 9: APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR A RETAIL
COMMERCIAL CENTER AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KATELLA AVENUE
AND WINNERS CIRCLE — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007 -13 AND DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2007 -07, Mayor Yarc asked if the existing
configuration has to be used.
The City Manager stated that the future development of the site would likely be
different, and that a new developer would change the usage and layout. He indicated
that residential development would not be permitted, however there would be potential
for a hotel development and that the City Council would have input on the development.
Council Member Johnson asked if the conditional use permit extension would allow for
flexibility of development on the property site.
The City Manager responded in the affirmative.
Council Member Johnson asked if there would be any negative effects associated with
the conditional use permit extension.
The City Manager responded no.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Peat, that
the City Council approve the one year extensions of Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-
13 and Design Review Committee Permit No. 2007 -07 (until April 28, 2017), subject to
the original conditions of approval.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales and Yarc
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 12: CYPRESS STRATEGIC PLAN SIX -MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
UPDATE.
The City Manager provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Peat, that
the City Council receive and file the Six -Month Strategic Objectives update.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales and Yarc
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Item No. 13: HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TRAINING FOR LOCAL
SCHOOLS UPDATE.
The Chief of Police provided background information on this item.
Mayor Yarc complimented the Cypress Police Department on its human trafficking
awareness training.
Council Member Berry also complimented the Cypress Police Department on its human
trafficking awareness training and asked if Lexington Junior High School students would
be included in the training.
The Chief of Police responded in the affirmative.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Morales,
that the City Council receive and file the update.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales and Yarc
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Yarc requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Peat:
Attended a City /Cypress School District Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
Attended a City /Anaheim Union High School District Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee
meeting. Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Student Mentoring breakfast.
Attended a Veteran Recognition Committee meeting. Attended the Spring Egg Hunt at
Oak Knoll Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Morales:
Attended the Spring Egg Hunt at Oak Knoll Park. Attended the Cypress Forest Lawn
Easter Sunrise Services.
Council Member Johnson:
Attended a Cypress Library event. Attended the Hotline of Southern California
fundraiser. Attended a City /Cypress School District Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee
meeting. Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Student Mentoring breakfast.
Attended a Cypress Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. Attended an
O.C. Fire Authority Board of Directors meeting. Attended the Spring Egg Hunt at Oak
Knoll Park.
Council Member Berry:
Attended a Cypress Children's Advocacy meeting. Attended a Woman's Club of
Cypress Board meeting. Attended an O.C. Vector Control meeting. Attended the
Cypress Senior Citizens Center Open House. Attended a City /Anaheim Union High
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School District Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Attended the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce Student Mentoring breakfast. Attended a Soroptimist Program
meeting. Attended a Veteran Recognition Committee meeting. Attended a SCAG Joint
Committee meeting. Attended a Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency meeting.
Attended the Spring Egg Hunt at Oak Knoll Park.
Mayor Yarc:
Met with a local Boy Scouts troop. Attended the Hotline of Southern California
fundraiser. Attended the Cypress Farmers Market. Attended the Arnold Elementary
School history of Cypress event. Attended the Cypress Senior Citizens Center Open
House. Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Student Mentoring breakfast.
Attended a Civic Leaders Roundtable in Santa Ana. Attended an O.C. Sanitation
District Board meeting. Attended a Cypress College Foundation meeting. Toured
Siemens. Attended a Cypress Chamber of Commerce Board meeting. Attended the
Spring Egg Hunt at Oak Knoll Park.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager announced the Los Alamitos Race Course community meeting to be
held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cypress Community Center.
Reminded of the Strategic Planning Session to be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at
9:00 a.m., at the Cypress Community Center. Informed of the Seal Beach Naval
Weapons Station public scoping meeting to be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016, from
5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m., at Seal Beach Fire Station #48.
The meeting was recessed to Closed Session at 7:56 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:54 p.m.
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 Negotiators: Peter Grant and Matt Burton, Employee Groups: Cypress Police
Officers' Association. He stated that the item was discussed, with direction provided to
staff, and that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Yarc adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to Wednesday, April
6, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Cypress Community Center.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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MAYOR OF THE CITI Y OF CYPRESS
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