CITY OF CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 12, 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) & (3)(A)
Number of Cases: One
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Gutierrez v. City of Cypress
Case Number 30-2009-00302559
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
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 (1)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended by the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615-90.
Prepared by: Bobby Blackburn, Public Works Superintendent
Recommended Action: That the City Council hold the required public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, ordering the renewal of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2010-11, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Ordering the Renewal of the Cypress
Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District
No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2010-11, Pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and
Confirming the Diagram and Assessment Thereof.
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 (2 – 6)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of June 28, 2010.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
4. PROCLAIMING “NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council officially proclaim “No Texting While Driving” in the City of Cypress.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
THE CYPRESS EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION FOR CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MID-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cypress and the Cypress Employees’ Association; 2) Adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing salary and benefits for Confidential positions; 3) Adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing salary and benefits for Mid-Management positions; and 4) Adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing salary and benefits for Executive positions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, Approving the
Memorandum of Understanding Between the City
of Cypress and the Cypress Employees’ Association
Concerning Wages, Salaries, Fringe Benefits and
Conditions of Employment.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, Establishing
Compensation for the Confidential Positions of
Human Resources Analyst, Management Analyst,
Secretary to the City Manager and Human Resources
Technician.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, Establishing
Salary Ranges and Benefits for Mid-Management
Positions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, Establishing
Salary Range and Benefits for Executive Management.
6. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 13873 THROUGH 14034.
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 (7 - 8)
7. 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.
8. 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.
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 COUNCIL MEMBERS
·Reports on Committee Assignments
·Other Items
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, July 26, 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 7th day of July, 2010.
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Denise Basham, City Clerk
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