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Minutes 76-06-07MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD June 7, 1976 The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 1976 in the Administrative Conference Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro Tem Donald Hudson presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Hudson and Lacayo Councilwomen Sonju and MacLain Also present was City Manager/City Clerk Darrell following City staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Powell, Schatzeder and White. Essex and the Dunlap, Vice Chairman Harold Lindamood called the adjourned regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission to order at 7:35 p.m. with the following Commissioners present: PRESENT: Commissioners Galloway, Kelley, Lindamood and Livingston ABSENT: Commissioners Hawkins, Ginns and Ribman COMMISSIONER GINNS ARRIVED AT 7:40 P.M. COMMISSIONER HAWKINS ARRIVED AT 7:45 P.M. The City Manager reported that as part of the budget meeting on June 4, the City Council reviewed the Arts and Cultural Commission's proposed 1976-77 budget. The reason for this joint meeting was to discuss the Council's recommendation made at the budget meeting that the Commission might benefit from a change in organization and staffing by removing it from the City Manager's office and placing it under the authority of the Recreation and Park District. The City Council felt the Commission might receive stronger support from the Recreation staff and resources. As part of the change-over, the Council proposed the hiring of a full-time staff member whose sole responsibility would be to plan and coordinate arts and cultural activities and assist the Commission. The City Council indi- cated the Recreation and Park District handles activities on a regular basis which the Arts and Cultural Commission was proposing in their budget which involve ticket sales and arrangements for trips and transportation. The Recreation and Park District also has means of communication with the entire community through contacts in the schools and via their brochure. The Recreation and Park Director indicated his main concern with the change-over was that there may be a problem with clerical support. Councilman Hudson recommended placing the Commission under the Recreation and Park District since the District has the means and facilities to carry on functions such as selling tickets and making reservations for trips which could be carried on from a central location in the community the Community Center. He noted the Arts and Cultural Commis- sion lacks a vehicle for communicating with the community and, under the District, their activities could be publicized in the newsletter. The City Manager pointed out that certain District activities, such as the distribution of flyers to schools advertising programs, are carried out on a routine basis. He indicated the City Manager's office has encountered problems in adminis- tering arts and cultural activities since these activities are unrelated to his office and are more related to the Recreation and Park District. City Council Minutes June 7, 1976 General discussion was held regarding the Council's proposal and activities of the Arts and Cultural Commission. The Council indicated the change would become effective starting July 1. Discussion was held regarding the arts coordinator position and the Council recommended that the person report directly to the Recreation and Park Director. They suggested that this person also attend City Council meetings to keep communication open between the City Council and Arts and Cultural Commission. Commissioner Ginns recommended that the arts coordinator be a person who is involved with the arts and she stated she would submit a list of criteria to aid in hiring the person. She suggested that the Council consider hiring Mr. John Erysian, the student who is presently assisting the Commission under the Work-Study Program. Commissioner Ginns recommended that arts and cultural activities have the same status as recreation activities. COMMISSIONER GINNS LEFT THE MEETING AT 9:40 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Galloway, seconded by Commissioner Kelley and unanimously carried to adjourn the Arts and Cultural Commission meeting at 9:45 p.m. The City Manager reported that the Planning Commission completed their public hearings on the Arlan property and he inquired when the Council wished to schedule their hearings on this matter. The Council agreed to tentatively schedule the initial hearing for July 6. The City Manager presented a resolution for the Council's consid- eration requesting their authorization for the staff to place City investment monies in savings accounts. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1728 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE READY TRANSFER AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR OF TH~' CITY OF CYPRESS 2 o