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Minutes 77-10-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD October 24, 1977 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 1977 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Donald Hudson presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen MacLain, Sonju and Hudson Councilman Lacayo Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Recreation and Park Director led the pledge to the flag. PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Reilly Rhodes, Director of the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, made a slide presentation describing exhibits and programs of the museum and presented the Council with a Concep- tual Plan for a Proposed Joint City/County Bowers Museum. He requested the Council's consideration of the proposal and their endorsement if they feel it ~s valuable and worthwhile. Mayor Hudson read and presented a resolution to Mr. Robert Van Allen adopted on March 26, 1975 by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to which he was appointed by the Governor commemorating his service as a member of the governing body and finance com- mittee. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda. Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, spoke regarding the Planning Commission's denial of commercial and residential development proposals for property st the northeast corner of Orange Avenue and Bloomfield and stated he would like to appeal the matter in order for the Council to give guidance on how the applicant may develop the property. The Planning Director reported he would be meeting with the applicant on Thursday to outline the appeal procedure. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to place the appeal of General Plan Amendment #77-4 on the agenda and Mayor Hudson added it as Item #29. The Planning Director reported the applicant's request for a General Plan amendment to allow low density residential develop- ment was denied as well as a proposal for a commercial center. He stated neighborhood residents' main objections were to a liquor store and to encroachments into required setbacks. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to approve the October 11 minutes. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: hearing no objections, Mayor the Consent Calendar: At the City Manager's request, and Hudson added the following items to Item #30, a proclamation for Lungs for Life Week, Item #31, a proclamation for Alcoholism Action Week, City Council Minutes October 24, 1977 Item #32, a proclamation for March of Dimes Week, Item #34 regarding a report on costs relating to policing and the fall fair at Los Alamitos Race Track. Mayor Hudson added Item #33 to the agenda regarding a communica- tion from the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities relating to SCAG's allocation of grant monies. The City Manager also requested an Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE MANLIFT REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7778-17: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated October 20 outlining two bids received. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to accept the bid of High Rider Equipment Company, 13048 Firestone Boulevard, Santa Fe Springs, California, as the lowest responsible bid and award them the contract in the amount of $15,815.20. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hudson announced that all items listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the City Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the agenda. No Council member wished to remove an ~tem. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve Items #3 through #18 and #30, 31, 32 and 34 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson Item #3: Consideration of Request for an Exemption from a Special Permit for the Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Inc. Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to solicit home salvage items on a determination in accordance with Section 15-58 A(1)(b) of the Cypress City Code, from January 1 - December 31, 1978, Mondays through Saturdays during the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., subject to the condition that all persons associated with the solicitation program register with the Cypress Police Department. Item #4: Consideration of Cessation of Saturday Trash Day. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the cessation of the City Trash Day Program in accordance with the procedure out- lined in the staff report. Item #5: Consideration of a Request from Orange County Teen Challenge to Proclaim November 14-20, 1977 as Teen Challenge Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim November 14-20, 1977 as "Teen Challenge Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #6: Consideration of a Request from the American Diabetes Association to Proclaim November, 1977 as National Diabetes Month. City Council Minutes October 24, 1977 Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the month of November, 1977 as "National Diabetes Month" in the City of Cypress. Item #7: Consideration of Attorney at Law, on Behalf 10360 Faywood, Bellflower, Claim Submitted by Thomas Martin, of Harry M. and Magnolia Kelley, California. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject claim and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #8: Consideration of Claim Submitted by Thomas Martin, Attorney at Law, on Behalf of Donald Eo Wallace, 2527 Yearling Avenue, Lakewood, California. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject claim and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #9: Consideration of Claim Submitted by Southern Ca]if- ornia Edison Company, 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, Ca]if- ornla. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject claim and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #10: Consideration of Agreement with Orange County Transit District for Bus Shelters. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement with the OCTD for bus shelters, authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval of the City Attorney. Item #11: Consideration of Authorization for the City Manager to Attend the International City Managers' Association Conference. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to attend the annual International City Managers' Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 29, 1977 to November 3, 1977 and that he be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses~ Item #12: Consideration of Eradication of Grafitti on City Property - Interim Report. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #13: Consideration of Resolution Establishing November 19, 1977 and Each Consecutive November 19 as Sergeant Donald J. Sowma Memorial Day Within the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res- olution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1906 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER 19, 1977 AND EACH CONSECUTIVE NOVEMBER 19 AS SERGEANT DONALD J. SOWMA MEMORIAL DAY WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Item #14: Consideration of Correction of Section 402 in the Proposed City Charter Amendment. -3- ~'ty Council Minutes October 24, 1977 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res- olution by title only, title as follows, amending Resolutions #1882 and 1892 and thereby correcting a scrivener's error: RESOLUTION NO. 1907 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1882, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 1892, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 402 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CHARTER. Item #15: Consideration of Opposition to Federal Legislation Mandating Social Security Coverage. Recommendation: That the to notify the appropriate to the Federally mandated employees. City Council authorize the City Manager Congressmen of the City's opposition Social Security coverage for local Item #16: Consideration of Opposition to Federal CETA Regulations Requiring Retirement Benefits. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Maaager to notify the appropriate Congressmen of the City Council's oppo- sition to the Department of Labor ruling which would prohibit the use of CETA funds to pay the retirement costs for CETA em- ployees, and also to support State legislation which won]d miti- gate the impact of this Federal regulation on the cities of the State. Item #17: Establish and Peach C~nsideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation a Four-Way Stop at the Intersection of Karen Avenue Street. t O Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res- olut£on by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1908 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF KAREN AVENUE AND PEACH STREET. Item #18: Consideration of Third Year Funding Program - Honsing and Community Development Act. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res- olution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1909 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THIRD- YEAR FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974. Item #30: Consideration of a Request from the Lung Association of Orange County to Proclaim November 13-19 as Lungs for Life Week. Recommendation: That and proclaim November City of Cypress. the Mayor and City Council approve the request 13-19, 1977 as "Lungs for Life Week" in the -4- City Council Minutes October 24, 1977 Item #31: Consideration of a Request from the Alcoholism Council of California to Proclaim November 14-20 as Alcoholism Action Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve the re- quest and proclaim November 14-20, 1977 as "Alcoholism Action Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #32: Consideration of a Request from the National Foundation - March of Dimes to Proclaim November 13-20 as the Week of Concern. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve the re- quest and proclaim November 13-20, 1977 as the "Week of Concern" in the City of Cypress. Item #34: Consideration of Report on Policing and Fall Fair Costs at Los Alamitos Race Track. Recommendation: That the City staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of costs for leasing and maintaining a police sub-station at the Los Alamitos Race Track and an evaluation of police, traffic coordination and other costs relating to the Fall Fair for consideration during the 1978-79 budget sessions. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION: The City Manager presented a report from the Administrative Coordina- ting Team dated October 18 which discussed seven alternatives for the hiring of an additional Building Inspector. The Councll held general discussion regarding filling of the position. it was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve Alternative #1 and use a CETA funded person to fill the position and following further training promote the person to a full-time position with an increase in salary. Mayor Hudson stated he favored Alternative #7 which called for employment of a qualified Building Inspector. The Council held further discussion and Councilwoman MacLain withdrew the second to the motion. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor Hudson to approve Alternative #7 and authorize employment of one Building Inspector and appropriate funds from the General Fund to the following accounts: 10-4001-243.07 10-4006-243.07 $7,200.00 2,800.00 The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF ABANDONMENT NO. 77-4, PORTIONS OF CAPERS WAY AND BRETON WAY~ TRACT #8125 AND #81247 ABANDONMENT NO. 77-57 PORTIONS OF COURTS IN TRACT #8126 USED FOR GUEST PARKING PURPOSES: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated October 19 regarding this matter. The report indicated that the conditions of approval of Tentative Tract #7793 and Modification #1 of Conditional Use Permit #267 required the developer to provide an area for recreational vehicle storage. The alleys designated as Capers Way and Breton Way were designed to be 37 feet wide instead of the normal 26 feet width to allow -5- Council Minutes October 24, 1977 parallel parking along the alleys for RV's. Because of an error at the time final maps 8124 and 8125 were recorded, the entire 37 feet was shown as dedicated right-of-way. The report indi- cated a petition was filed by a group of homeowners requesting modification to the conditional use permit to prohibit RV parking on the alleys. The staff recommended that the Council consider this matter in a public hearing. Staff also reported that a resolution was submitted by the Homeowners' Association requesting the City to vacate the guest parking areas in the courts in Tract #8126. The staff recommended that the Council adopt resolutions of intention for vacating the portions of Breton Way and Capers Way and the guest parking areas in the patio home area (Tract #8126) and set a public hearing date. The staff reported they intended to mall public hearing notices tO all residents of the Cypress Village project. They indicated they would prepare suf- ficient copies of the staff report for the public for the hearing and make a slide presentation identifying the affected areas. Councilwoman Sonju felt the homeowners should be made aware of the costs involved for maintaining the vacated portions and the fact that they will be directly responsible for these costs. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor Hudson to adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as f ~llows: RESOLUTION NO. 1910 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF CAPERS WAY IN TRACT NO. 8125 AND BRETON WAY IN TRACT NO. 8124. RESOLUTION NO. 1911 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF THE PORTIONS OF LOWELL COURT, GARDINERS COURT, ROANOKE COURT, OSSABAW COURT, ORRS COURT, HARKER COURT, NANTUCKET COURT, MATINICUS COURT, NAYSHON COURT, NASHAWENA COURT, CUTTYHUNK COURT, BREWSTER COURT, AND VINALHAVEN COURT, WHICH ARE USED FOR PARKING PURPOSES. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: MacLain & NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Hudson Resolutions #1910 and 1911 set the public hearing date as Novem- ber 28, 1977 at 8:00 p.m. The City Manager introduced members of the City Council and staff to the Boy Scout group in the audience who were working on their Community Service Badges. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HYATT DIE CAST CORPORATION: Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. The City Manager presented a report dated October 20 which trans- mitted a copy of the minutes of the Citizens' Committee meeting held on October 5. Staff recommended that the public hearing be continued to the November 14 Council meeting following the next Committee meeting scheduled for October 26. -6- 327 City Council Minutes October 24, 1977 " Councilwoman Sonju moved to continue the hearing to November ]4. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to continue the public hearing to November 15 at 7:30 p.m. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 8:08 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:22 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent. CONSIDERATION OF METHOD OF FUNDING PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS IN THE 1977-78 BUDGET: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated October 20 listing capital projects which staff recommended for funding from the General Fund rather than from Federal Revenue Sharing. Staff indicated the unexpended Revenue Sharing funds would be carried forward to the next fiscal year and would be available for reappropriation. Staff recommended this procedure because the projects are minor in nature and com- pliance with Federal regulations inhibits small contractors from bidding on Federally funded projects and makes it difficult for the City to obtain competitive prices. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain that City General Funds be appropriated for the following capita], projects: 486.24 485.24 500.24 501.24 502.24 503.24 504.24 505.24 506.24 512.24 519.27 Maintenance Yard Modification $ 6,000 City Entrance Signs 11,200 Administration Building Modification 7,500 Warehol~se Modification 7,000 Print Shop Modification 5,200 Police, Property Storage Area 7,000 Po]ice, Security Wall 4,000 Police, Ventilation System, Trsiler 4,500 Civic Center Air Conditioning Economizers 22,000 Council Chamber Modification 900 Lincoln Avenue Median 20,000 The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR THE CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2~ 1979: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated October 19 which transmitted resolutions pertaining to Lighting District #2 for 1979. The first Resolution approves withdrawal of certain areas from the District (Annexation #76-2), the second Resolution approves the Preliminary Report~ the third Resolution of Intention is to In- stall and Maintain Electric Current for the Street Lighting System which covers the improvements and annexations, and the fourth Resolution establishes a time and place for the public hearing on the District for November 28 at 8:00 p.m. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and Sonju to adopt the following Resolutions as follows: seconded by Councilwoman by title only, titles RESOLUTION NO. 1912 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT. ~ty Council Minutes October 24, 1977 RESOLUTION NO. 1913 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 1901 OF SAID COUNCIL. RESOLUTION NO. 1914 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO BE INSTALLED AND MAIN- TAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, TOGETHER WITH ANNEXATION NO. 18 WHICH STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IS TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 1915 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA, APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENT REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1914 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE IN REFERENCE TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated October 20 which transmitted correspondence from the Cities of Carson and Corona regarding representation of the cities and County of Los Angeles in SCAG and a letter from State Senator Richardson regarding SCAG's involvement as a regulatory agency in determining goal attainment in the area of housing. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to support the Resolution of the City of Corona. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #46941 through #47053 in the total amount of $180,278.92. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson -8- City Council Minutes October 24, 1977 329 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and by Councilwoman Sonju to order the following Ordinance title only, title as follows, and adopt the Ordinance: seconded read by ORDINANCE NO. 606 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 599, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS AMONG THE PERMITTED USES IN THE MULTIPLE RESI- DENTIAL ZONE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, SonJu & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR COPY MACHINE: The Recreation and Park Director presented a report dated October 20 which provided supplemental cost information on two copying machines requested at the last Council meeting. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve entering into a lease agreement, renewable annually with the Bank of America, for leasing of the Royal Bond Copier III-B. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman MacLaln to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #7220 through #7259 in the total amount of $11,171.06. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 77-4: Councilwoman MacLain appealed the Planning Commission's denial of General Plan Amendment #77-4 for the northeast corner of Orange Avenue and Bloomfield Street. CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE RE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIA- TION OF GOVERNMENTS: The City Manager reported that the City of San Clemente transmitted a letter to the Orange County Division of the League expressing objection to SCAG's methods in deter- mining population projection figures used for funding of State and Federal grants for cities, suggesting that SCAG be more responsive in notifying cities as to what it is using as popula- tion projections and requesting more input from cities. He stated this issue will be discussed at the next executive committee meeting of the League. Mayor Hudson suggested supporting San Clemente's position and stated SCAG's current method of funding is not reasonable and is inappropriate, that they are attempting to usurp local and State planning authority, and they are moving into areas in which they should not be involved. -9- ~' ~ ty Council Minutes October 24, 1977 It was moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to support San Clemente's position and direct staff to transmit a communication to SCAG expressing opposition to their goals and direction and the agency itself. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: at this time. There were no oral communications presented EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. for matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 9:40 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to approve an agreement between the City and Orange County Fair Board pertaining to the collection of admissions tax for the racing schedule to be held in conjunc- tion with the Fall Fair at Los Alamitos Race Track, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Council- woman MacLain and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. MAYOR OF THE 'Y OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CYPRESS -10-