Public
Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
5275
Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL
TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
Executive Board Room
ROLL CALL
MAYOR/AGENCY
CHAIR TODD SEYMORE
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER DOUG BAILEY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PRAKASH NARAIN
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be taken on off-Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each.
WORKSHOP SESSION
AT&T LIGHTSPEED PROJECT
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO THE NON-PROFIT CONTRIBUTION GRANT PROCESS FOR FUTURE AWARDS
Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Avila v. City of Cypress
WCAB No. SDO 0358571
Claim No. 100877
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of Cases: One
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT REHABILITATION BOND MEASURE PRESENTATION
INTRODUCTION OF NEW ASSOCIATE ENGINEER DARIO SIMOES
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be taken on off-Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each.
If you would like to address the City Council, please complete the white SPEAKER’S CARD. The card is available at the speaker’s podium or from the City Clerk. Please identify on the card your name, address, and the item on which you would like to speak, and return to the City Clerk. The SPEAKER’S CARD assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized. Your name will be called at the time the matter is heard by the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended by the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the Council requests separate action on a specific item. Ordinances on the Consent Calendar should be read by title only prior to taking any action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 10)
1. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
2. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO EXPAND CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE XI TITLED “ESTABLISHMENT OF A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE” TO INCLUDE SECTIONS 2-135 THROUGH 2-137 WHICH ALSO AMENDS PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 20 AND 21 PERTAINING TO FEES FOR SERVICES.
Prepared by: June Liu, Director of Recreation and Community Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, expanding Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Cypress by adding Article XI titled "Establishment of a Master Fee Schedule" to include Sections 2-135 through 2-137 which also amends portions of Chapters 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 20 and 21.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, Expanding
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Cypress by Adding
Article XI “Establishing a Master Schedule of Fees” to
Include Sections 2-135 and 2-137 Related to Fees and
Charges for Certain City and Recreation and Park District
Services Activities, and to Amend Portions of Chapters 4,
5, 13, 15, 16, 20 and 21 of the Cypress Municipal Code
Pertaining to Fees for Services.
3. CONTINUATION OF AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING SYSTEM ORDINANCE AND CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER POLICY FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
Prepared by: Kamran Dadbeh, Assistant City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending Section 21A-19 of the Cypress Municipal Code revising the formal bid limit for public works projects; and 2) Adopt the new contract change order policy.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Section 21A-19 of the Cypress
Municipal Code Revising the Formal Bid Limit for
Public Works Projects.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of September 22, 2008
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
5. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 23-31, 2008 AS “RED RIBBON WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of October 23-31, 2008 as “Red Ribbon Week” in the City of Cypress.
6. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2008 AS “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of October 2008 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Cypress.
7. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council confirm the appointment of Gary Straub to the Recreation and Community Services Commission for a four-year term expiring June 2012.
8. AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR MOODY STREET BEAUTIFICATION, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2008-04.
Prepared by: Alvin Papa, Senior Civil Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a Consultant Services Contract for Design Services for Moody Street Beautification, Public Works Project No. 2008-04, for an amount not to exceed $200,674, to Rick Engineering Company, 2 South Pointe Drive, Suite 275, Lake Forest, California 92630; and 2) Authorize $30,101 (15% of award amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen work and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as Contract Officer.
9. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SEWER DESIGN SERVICES.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a Professional Contract Services Agreement for On-Call Engineering Sewer Design Services to AKM Consulting Engineers, 553 Wald, Irvine, California 92618 and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as Contract Officer; and 2) Award a Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Engineering Sewer Design Services to Lee & Ro, 1199 South Fullerton Road, City of Industry, California 91748-1232 and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as Contract Officer.
10. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 88146 THROUGH 88331.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
No items.
NEW BUSINESS (11)
11. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION INCREASE.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, adjusting the City Council monthly compensation to a new salary of $918 per month, effective January 1, 2009, as provided for by Cypress City Code and State law.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, Amending Section 2-3.3(b) of
the Code of the City of Cypress, Adjusting Council
Council Compensation by a 5% Cost of Living Increase.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
·Reports on Committee Assignments
·Other Items
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency provided that no action may be taken on off-Agenda items unless authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than five minutes each.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, October 27, 2008, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 8th day of October, 2008.
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Denise Basham, City Clerk
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