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Minutes 76-08-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD August 23, 1976 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice MacLain presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Hudson, Sonju & MacLain Councilman Lacayo Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was led by Assistant City Manager Doug Dunlap. PRESENTATION: Mayor MacLain presented a City Service Plaque to Assistant City Manager Douglas Dunlap in recognition of his contributions to the City and wished him success in his new endeavor as City Administrator for the City of Chowchilla. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Mayor MacLain and unanimously carried, with Councilwoman Sonju abstaining, to approve the minutes of August 9 and August 10, 1976. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: Mayor MacLain announced that the joint meeting scheduled with the Recreation and Park Commission for this evening was cancelled. At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added Item #3a to the agenda regarding the soils contract for the sanitary sewer project on Katella Avenue. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COLD PLANING AND HEATER REMIX IN VARIOUS STREETS, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7677-16: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated August 18 which indicated bids were requested from five vendors and only two were received. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Hudson to accept the bid from G.J. Payne Company and award them the contract in an amount not to exceed $29,282.25. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Sonju & MacLain None Lacayo COUNCILMAN LACAY© ARRIVED AT 6:50 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THREE PICK-UP TRUCKS (REPLACEMENTS), REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7677-15 (RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT) : The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated August 19 which indicated bids were requested from seven vendors and only two bids were received. City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept the bid from S & J Chevrolet as the lowest responsible bid and award them the contract in the amount of $16,516.30. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THREE PICK-UP TRUCKS (REPLACEMENTS), REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7677-15 (CITY): The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated August 19 which indicated bids were requested from seven vendors and three were received. The staff noted that the apparent low bidder did not meet the specifications in the Request for Quotation. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain to accept the bid of S & J Chevrolet and award them the contract in the amount of $19,693.20. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain None None CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SOILS INVESTIGATION ON KATELLA AVENUE SANITARY SEWER: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated August 20 which indicated bids were requested from four professional soil engineering firms and staff found that S. E. Medall & Associates submitted the most responsible quotation. This project will be submitted for funding under the Public Works Counter- Cyclical Bill. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to award a contract for soils investigation for the Katella Avenue Sanitary Sewer to S. E. Medall and Associates, 2168 S. Hathaway Street, Santa Ana, California, for a fixed fee of $2,880.00 per their proposal dated August 6, 1976. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju At Councilwoman Sonju' s request, the Mayor added Item ~12a to the Consent Calendar regarding flood insurance. Councilwoman Sonju indicated that many loan companies are requiring flood insurance even though Cypress is no longer within a flood hazard area and that many residents are having difficulty in obtaining a refund. Councilwoman Sonju asked the staff to send letters to the various loan companies, including a map, informing them that Cypress is not within the flood hazard area. At Councilwoman Sonju's request, the Mayor added Item ~12b to the Consent Calendar regarding a trial street sweeping program and Item #17a regarding a possible violation of City Council policy. City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor MacLain announced that all items listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item. Councilwoman Sonju requested that Item ~11 be removed regarding Senate Bill 100 (Mills) until further information is received. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve Items 94 through ~12a on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju Item #4: Consideration of a Request from the Leukemia Society of America, Inc. to Proclaim September 19-25, 1976 as "Leukemia Week". Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim September 19-25, 1976 as "Leukemia Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #5: Consideration of a Claim Submitted by Mario U. Armendariz. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject claim and request the City Manager to refer the claim to the City's insurance carrier for disposition. Item #6: Consideration of Renewal of Agreement to Participate in the Orange County Narcotics Index. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement between the City of Cypress and the City of Santa Ana for the Narcotics Task Force. Item #7: Consideration of a Resolution of Support of the Community Mental Health Center. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1752 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANT BEING PREPARED BY THE FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER AND THE ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. Item ~8: Consideration of a Resolution Honoring KWIZ Radio for 50 Years of Service to Orange County. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1753 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HONORING KWIZ RADIO FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ORANGE COUNTY. City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 Item #9: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Parcel Map #76-1. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map #76-1 and accept the bonds and agreements for public improvements in the amount of $8,000, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements and to auth- orize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreements and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map, subject to approval of bonds and agreements by the City Attorney. Item #10: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Parcel Map #76-5. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map #76-5 and accept the bonds and agreements for public improvements in the amount of $5,200 which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreements and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map, subject to approval of bonds and agreements by the City Attorney. Item #12: Consideration of Appointment of City Treasurer, Effective August 27, 1976. Recommendation: That the City Council appoint Dennis Davenport as City Treasurer effective August 27, 1976. Item #12a: Consideration of Informing the Public Re: Flood Hazard Insurance. Recommendation: That the City Manager send letters to the various loan companies, attaching maps, informing them that Cypress is no longer in the flood hazard zone. Item #12b: Consideration of A Trial Program of Street Sweeping Signing. Recommendation: That the staff prepare a report regarding the feasibility of posting signs at tract entrances showing the days and hours of street sweeping for restricting on-street parking and include a recommendation for an experimental tract. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AN EXEMPTION FROM PUBLIC I__MPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS - ACACIA DRIVE: The Planning Director summarized a report dated August 19 and stated staff recommends that the definition "Rural Streets" be included in the proposed new Subdivision Ordinance in order to implement a refund of public improvement deposits for Acacia Drive. Staff recommended that the item be continued until the Subdivision Ordinance is adopted and the appropriate amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is approved. The Council held discussion regarding a release of the public improvement fees for the nursery school located on Acacia Drive. The City Attorney was directed to investigate this possibility. Mr. Gene Vaughn, 8582 Acacia Drive, Cypress, asked that the Council act now in order to save time. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Hudson and unanimously carried to continue this next regular meeting. Councilman item to the City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR THE INITIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE: The City Manager recommended that this item be continued to enable the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance which will provide for changes in the current procedures involving amendments to the General Plan. The Council agreed to continue this item to September 13, 1976. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON REIM- BURSEMENT FOR ATTENDANCE AT DINNER MEETINGS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session for the above item and matters of personnel at 7:20 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:20 p.m. with all Council- men present. Mayor MacLain announced that it was time to conduct the public hearings. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ASSESSED VALUATION INCREASES AND THE PROPOSED SANITATION SEWER AND RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and asked for the staff's report. The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated August 19. The Council held brief discussion regarding the preventative maintenance sewer costs and requested clarifi- cation of charges levied on apartment complexes and condominiums. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and that the Council not authorize the $ .50 increase in sanitation service charges. Councilman Lacayo requested that the Public Works Director report periodically on problems and future expenses relating to sewer maintenance. Councilmen Hudson and Harvey spoke in support of the $ .50 increase and Councilman Hudson stated the extra annual cost would only be $6.00. Councilman Harvey felt the program would result in long-term savings to the community. The Council discussed the possibility of establishing a special district to fund the sanitation system. Councilman Lacayo indicated he opposed this method. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju Harvey, Hudson & MacLain None Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain to close the public hearing and approve the first reading of the Ordinance to institute the $ .50 per month sewer fee, and direct the Public Works Director to report periodically on future sewer maintenance problems and expenses. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None & MacLain 5 o City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #76-12: The Planning Director reported a letter was received from one of the property owners who requested a continuance of the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing to September 13. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSIONERS' TERMS OF OFFICE: The City Manager presented a report dated August 19 and suggested that the Council establish a date to conduct interviews of applicants for the various commissions. Council- man Hudson requested that the staff notify all applicants who applied last year to serve on the commissions. The Council agreed to conduct interviews on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. and to receive and file this item until after the interviews. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #9434: The Planning Director transmitted Tentative Tract Map #9434 submitted for the division of approximately 5.6 acres of land located at the northerly extension of Carob Street and on the westerly side of Gay Street. The property is a portion of land proposed for annexation to the City as Annexation #76-2. There was some discussion regarding the installation of an emergency gate versus the extension of Carob Street and the Planning Director pointed out that the emergency gate was a specific request of the Fire Marshal. Mr. Gary Gits, 17301 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, Calif- ornia, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. The City Attorney recommended that the Council establish a specific time limit in which the annexation is effective and the Planning Director recommended a one year time limit. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1754 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 9434. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None CONSIDERATION OF UTILIZATION OF CITY VEHICLES: The City Manager presented a report dated August 19 and requested the item be continued to September 27 to allow staff to complete its report. that Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this item to the September 27 meeting. City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: The Planning Director presented a report dated August 19 and outlined the Planning Commissionfs recommended corrections to the ordinance. He stated staff recommends one further amendment to the ordinance to include a definition of "Rural Streets" to provide for a waiver of street improvements in low-density, residential areas zoned RS-15,000. The Planning Director presented a definition of "Rural Streets." Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE ENTITLED SUB- DIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the first reading of the Subdivision Ordinance as recommended and approve an amendment to Section 25-29 A2 to add the definition "Rural Streets." The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None CONSIDERATION OF PARAMEDIC PROPOSALS FOR ORANGE COUNTY: The City Manager presented a report dated August 19 which described two positions which cities might consider regarding adoption of a County paramedic plan. The item is on the September League of Cities agenda. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to adopt a position supporting paramedic service without the establishment of a service area tax and supporting the recommendations in the report regarding the County-wide master plan for paramedics. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING THE CITY TAX RATE FOR THE 1976/ 77 FISCAL YEAR: The City Manager presented a report dated August 19 and in summary indicated that the tax rate could be reduced by approximately 5 1/2¢ in order to maintain the same year-end fund balance which was projected in the approved 1976/77 budget. He reported on how the tax rate would be affected by the assessed valuation, increase in Workman's Compensation and medical insurance rates, projected sales tax revenue and proposed monthly sanitation fee charge. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to reduce the tax rate by 5 1/2¢ from $ .95 to $ .89.5/ $100 assessed valuation and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1755 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FIXING THE MUNICIPAL TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976/77. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 Councilman Hudson requested that the staff prepare a report regarding the overall financial picture of the City which would include long range needs as well as a five to ten year projec- tion of goals and expenditures for ongoing operations of each department of the City. Councilwoman Sonju concurred in the request and suggested that the report include an inventory of property owned by the City. Councilman Lacayo suggested that this report be presented at a special work session with the City Council. The Council requested the City Manager to report on this matter at the next regular meeting and deter- mine a date to place it on the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #42886 through #42986 in the total amount of $78,888.01. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE: Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 577 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, BY PLACING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE RS-6000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY AND PS-lA PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC ZONES AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 76-5. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 577. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND WASTE MATERIAL: Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 578 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS 12-6 AND 12-7 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND WASTE MATERIAL. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 578. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Sonju & MacLain Lacayo None City Council Minutes SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE August 23, 1976 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES 419 ORGANIZATION: Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 579 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 8-A OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANI- ZATION. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 579. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS: Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 580 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 9-8 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 580. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju Councilman Lacayo noted that equipment at several parks was either broken or stolen and he requested that staff take an inventory of all Recreation and Park District equipment. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR PICNIC SHELTER PROJECTS: The City Manager transmitted a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated August 18 which described the application for matching funds under the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid Program for picnic shelters which will be placed at Manzanita and Maple Grove North Parks. The Council decided to also consider the following item at this time. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR TENNIS COURT LIGHTING PROJECTS: The City Manager transmitted a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated August 18 which outlined the application for funds for the tennis court lighting project. Four courts would be lighted at both Lexington and Oxford Jr. High Schools. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Director~ of the Cypress Recreation and Park D~str~c%, adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, and authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit applications for Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds for picnic shelters and tennis court lighting: City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 RESOLUTION NO. 60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESSw EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE PICNIC SHELTER PROJECTS. RESOLUTION NO. 61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE TENNIS COURT LIGHTING PROJECT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF CREATION OF A SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated August 16 and recommended that a savings account be opened for the Park District. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE READY TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain None None CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TAX RATES FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BONDS: The City Manager presented a report dated August 19 and reported that, due to the increased assessed valuation, the District tax rate could be reduced by approximately 4 1/2¢ in order to maintain the same year-end fund balance which was projected in the approved 1976/77 budget. The staff recommended that the tax rate be reduced by two cents to offset the increases in Workman's Compensation and medical insurance rates and to restore a cash balance reserve for the District. The sta£f recommended a two cent reduction in the tax rate required for payment of the District bond issue which would provide sufficient revenues to pay the balance due on the principle and interest in 1976/77. 10. City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 Councilwoman Sonju moved to establish the District tax rate at 45 1/2¢/$100. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, estab- lish a tax rate of 48¢ per $100 assessed valuation for the Cypress Recreation and Park District and a 13¢ per $100 assessed valuation tax rate for the Park Bond payment, which is a total tax reduction of 4¢ from the 1975/76 fiscal year, and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, FIXING THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL TAX RATES IN SAID DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976/77. Councilwoman Sonju stated she supported a higher reduction in the tax rate and that she would abstain on the motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants %519 through ~522 and ~5727 through #5765 in the total amount of $568,156.30. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju Mayor MacLain announced that Councilman Harvey's daughter, Lindi, was honored at the Republican National Convention by being selected as the outstanding page. Councilwoman Sonju requested a status report for the next regular meeting on items brought to the attention of the staff which were not on the regular agenda. The Council agreed with this request. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1756 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HONORING DOUGLAS B. DUNLAP. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju 11. City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor called an Executive Session for matters of per- sonnel at 10:18 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 11:10 p.m. with all Councilmen present. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, Harvey and unanimously carried to 11:10 p.m. seconded by Councilman adjourn the meeting at MAYOR OF THE C~ITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OFT~E CITY OF CYPRESS 12.