CITY OF CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010
Public
Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
5275
Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
CALL
TO ORDER 6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
MAYOR/AGENCY
CHAIR PRAKASH NARAIN
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR DOUG BAILEY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER TODD SEYMORE
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.
Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 59456.9(a)
Melim v. City of Cypress
Case No. 30-2009-00117552
Orange County Superior Court
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
MAYOR/AGENCY CHAIR PRAKASH NARAIN
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR DOUG BAILEY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER TODD SEYMORE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF CYPRESS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK COLORING CONTEST WINNERS
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 – 8)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of June 14, 2010.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
2. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
3. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY 2010 AS “PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council officially proclaim the month of July 2010 as “Parks and Recreation Month” in the City of Cypress.
4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REQUIRED TO HOLD THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the City Charter, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a
General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,
November 2, 2010, for the Election of Certain Officers
as Required by the Provisions of the City Charter.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Orange to Consolidate a General Municipal
Election to be Held on November 2, 2010, with the
Statewide General Election to be Held on the Same
Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
5. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN RECLASSIFYING A POSITION OF ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER.
Prepared by: Kamran Dadbeh, Assistant City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the reclassification of a position of Assistant Civil Engineer to the existing classification of Associate Civil Engineer.
6. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011.
Prepared by: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the City’s participation in the Urban Counties Program for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Community Development, and/or their designees to execute the four associated contracts, and all other documents and instruments required by the County of Orange and/or the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for participation in the Urban Counties Program, on behalf of the City Council.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing the Execution of Four (4) Contracts for the
Award of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds Through the County of Orange for the Program
Year Spanning July 1, 2010 Through June 30, 2011.
7. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2010.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of May, 2010.
8. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 FOR WARRANTS NO. 13716 THROUGH 13872.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached warrant registers and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2009-10.
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.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (9 - 10)
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONDEMNING PUBLIC OFFICIALS, COUNTIES, CITIES, AND AGENCIES TAKING POSITIONS AGAINST ARIZONA AND/OR SB 1070, AND SUPPORTING ARIZONA BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS. (Council Member Luebben)
Recommended Action: That the City Council discuss and take appropriate action.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING CYPRESS AS A “RULE OF LAW” CITY, NOT A SANCTUARY CITY, AND SUPPORTING ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS. (Council Member Luebben)
Recommended Action: That the City Council discuss and take appropriate action.
·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, July 12, 2010, beginning at 5:30 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 23rd day of June, 2010.
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Denise Basham, City Clerk
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