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Minutes 78-05-08401 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD May 8, 1978 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:38 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 1978 in ttne Cynress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cvnress, California, Mayor Donald Hudson presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers and Hudson None MacLain, Rowan Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following CJty staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEI)GE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Macha[n led the pledge to the f la~,. PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Dick Kimbell of the Orani~e County Bar Associa- tion presented Police Agent Joseph R. Fenton with the hiberty Bell \w;~rd which is presented in recognition of outstanding community servi< c tbat strengthens the effectiveness of the American system of fr~,edom under ]aw, promotes a better under~tand[n~ of the Amer- ican ~orm of government, and encouraEes respa'ct for law and the our t 4. Agent Fenton thanked Mr. Kimbell and the Council for the Mayor Hudson rend and presented a resol ut ion of commendation niziug t:beir outstanding skill and community spirit as volnnteers in th~, tourin~ performances of The Magi(: Hat spousored by the Cypreqs Arts and Cultural Commission. Hr, ar in~ no ob iectlons, Mayor Hudson added I tt'$1 ?'}3 tO rc,.tarding re-enactment of (',ETA. Tile City Manse, er also an Ex¢:cutive Session to discuss matters of ] iti!tation. UTI; S: the April 17 minutes. CONS[I)ERAT1ON OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PREFABRICATED BU[L1) INC ~EST ~ QUOTATION #7778-59: The City Manager presented a report from tile Finance Officer dated May 3 which indicated bids for tile Police Property Storage Area building were requested from nine dots and one bid was received. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Cou,('il man Rowan to accept the bid of Sears Roebuck and Company, 900 South Fremont , Alhambra and award them the contract in the amount of $4,129.12. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: Q COUNCILMEMBERS: None MacLain, Rowan CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hudson 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 recom- mendation listed on the agenda. No Council member wished to remove an item. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve Items #4 through #20 on the Consent Calendar· The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCIl, MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNC]LMEMBERS: None Item #4: Consideration of Apolication for Waiver of Admissions Tax by St. Mary's Hospital Cuild, Inc. Recommeudation: That the City Council waive the admissions tax requirement for the St. Mary's Hospital Gui]d for the "N~I~ at the Races" on Jnne 14, lq78 at Los Alamitos Race Track. item Jt5: Consideration of Application for a Person-to-Person Traosfcr of an Alcoholic Beverage License Tyne "2~" Off-Sa]e B{,cr and Wine for Chan?, Ho and Yon?, Won Cho, 752 W. l,a Aolla, Placentia, DBA Bol] Market, 55]] Lincoln Avenue, Cyoress. Recommendation: Receive and file. item <6: Consideration of a Re¢luest to as Cypress Senior Citizens Month. Prnclaim the Month of Mav Recommendation: That the Mayor and Ei~y Coun~il proclaim the raonth of Mav 1972 as "Cypress Senior Citizens Mont~' in the Eitv off Item #7: Consideration of a Request from the C.R. Rogers M~morial Auxi] iary to Post #9847, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United St,'~ s, Cypress Representative, to Procla[m May ]9 and 20, 1978 as Poppy R~,commendation: That the Mayor and City and ?/), I978 as "Poppy i)avs" in the City Council proc]aim May Of Cypress. 1 q .Item #8: Consideration of a Request from the International ]nst i- tute of Municipal Clerks to Proclaim May 14-2D, ]978 as Municipal Clerks' Week. J~Cc_ommeudatJon: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of May 14-20, 1978 as "Municipal Clerks' Wcek" in the Eitv of (]vput, s~. i_.t_em__ #~9: Consideration of a Request from the Jewish Community Federation to Give Recognition to Israel's Independence Day in junction with the "israel Fun Pair" to be held on Sunday, 1978 at 2601 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, Callfornia. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council to Israel's Independence Day in conjunction wittl Fair" to be held on Sunday, May 14, 1978. Item #10: Consideration of a Request from the American Public Works Association to Proclaim the Week of May 21-27, 1978 as Nat]oual Public Works Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of May 21-27, 1978 as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Cypress. -2- City Council Minutes May g, [978 493 Item ,~11.: Consideration of Promotional Eligibility List for Police Recommendation: That the City Council certify the promotional employment list for the position of Police Sergeant as submitted. Item ~12: Consideration of Renewal of Contract with State Coop- orative Personnel Services. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize Mayor Donald Hudson to sign and City Clerk Darrell Essex to attest to an agreement for renewal of the contract between the City and State Cooperative Personnel Services for personnel examining services as out]ined in the staff report. [tom #13: Consideration of Application Transfer of a Type "21" Off-Sale General for Billy Joe Lenhart DBA Omega Liquor, for a Person-to-Person Alcoholic Beverage LScense 4346 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. Retommcndation: Receive and file. Item #14: Consideration of Report on Use of Copper for Natural (]as [,[nes. Item ;!15: Consideration of Acacia Medical Center Heal th Conditions. Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter until the City Counci[ meeting of May 22, 197g at which time reports from [lem 1!]6: Consideration of Resolntlons of Commendation for Volun- teers who Participated in the Touring Presentation of "The Magic' Hat". [~<COlTllncndation: That the City Council, act[n/_, as the ex officio !~oard of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopF the roi lowing Resolutions by tJtle only, titles as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1973 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY :IF CYPRESS COMMENDING KEN FRANCIS FOR OUT- STANDING SKILE AND AgMIRABLE COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE AS AN ACTOR IN TOURING PERFORMANCES OF "THE MAGIC HAT". RESOLUTION NO. 1974 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING KATHERINE JONES FOR OUT- STANDING SKILL AND ADMIRABLE COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE AS AN ACTRESS IN !POURING PERFORMANCES OF "THE MAGIC HAT". RESOLUTION NO. 1975 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING MICHAEL KANE FOR OUT- STANDING SKILL AND ADMIRABLE COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE AS AN ACTOR IN TOIJRING PERFORMANCES 0¥ "THE MAGIC HAT". -3- City Council Minutes May 8, 197g RESOLUTION NO. 1976 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING MICHAEL SHEERAN FOR OUT- STANDING SKIl, I, AND ADMIRABLE COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN VOi, UNTEERING TO SERVE AS AN ACTOR IN TOURING PERFORMANCES O? "THE MAGIC HAT". RESOLUTION NO. 1977 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CiTY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING dOE TAPPE FOR OUTSTANDING SK]I,L AND ADMIRABLE COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN VOLUN- TEERING TO SERVE AS AN ACTOR IN TOURING PERFOR- MANCES OF "THE MAGIC NAT". RESOLUTION NO. 1978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING WENDY WEINBERG FOR OUT- STANI) INC SKILL AND ADMIRABLE COMMUNITY SPlRIT ]N VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE AS AN ACTRESS iN TOURINC PERFORMANCES OF "THE MAGIC HAT". Item 717: Consideration of Street Lighting Conversion to H.P.S. un Trai fit: Signal Luminaires - Approval of Plans and Specifications ;md Aut hot [zat ion to Bid, City of Cypress Proiect No. 7863-90. Rc~cnmmendat[on: Thut the City Council approve the Dlarls and speci- for the proiect and authorize th(! City Clerk to advertise it:tm ! lC: Consideration of Fiscal Year 1977/78 Arterial Hif~.hway Financing Program Administration Agreement, ()rankle Avenue Betwcct; t, 4/i Fc~.t West of Crindlay Street and (;Faham Street, and Craham Street, City of Cypress Proiect No. 7667-10-O911 . Recomnmndation: That the City Council approw, tile Administration Agreement for AltFP Pruject /~911 , Oran~,~e Avenne between 640 feel: w~t ol (;rind]ay Street and Graham Street, and Craham Strcet, and l_t),m ~,'I(~): C(*nsideration of Approval of Agreement with the County of OranF, e [5MA For Participation in Construction Cost of I,inooln Aw!nut. Storm Drain, City oF Cypress Pro]ecl Nc*. 7gll-20. Ilqco?met!da_[__io~n: That the C/tv Council approve the A~recment between the City oI Cypress and the County of ()ran~%e for structJon of the Lincoln Avenue Storm Drain and authorize the Mayor to si?.n and the City Clerk to attest. [~$_em_ #20: Consideration of Report on Street Sweeping Ad)acent to the Baptist Church at Camp and Watson. Recommendat ion: Receive and file, CONTINNATiON OF CONSIDERATION OF INTERVIEW DATE FOR COMMISSION APPLICANTS: The City Manager presented a report dated May 4 which outlined varions cities' policies regarding Commissioners running for City Council office and policies on appointment of Commissioners. A report on the status of current vacancies was also transmitted. The Council discussed the matters regarding Commissioners resigning when runn]ng for City Council, a limitation of terms for Commis- sioners, the need for a review process for Commissioners' performance, and placing the matters of Commissioners' resigning and a term limitation on the ballot. Further discussion was held regardin~ -4- City Council Minutes May 8, 1978 the possibility of using a questionnaire to determine the Commission applicants' philosophy on appropriate issues which could be used for both appointment processes as well as for future evaluation. It was moved by Cotincilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to schedule Commission applicant interviews for Monday, May i5 at 7:00 p.m. and that the Council establish a policy to require app]icants to complete a questionnaire from the Council. Mayor Uudson suz~ested that the Yonth Commission interviews be held another time. CounclJwoman MacLain stated she favored tbe ques- tionnaire but objected to ]be motion since other related matters had not been resolved and the Council lacked an appropriate means to select and evaluate Commissioners' performance. The Council continued this matter until later. PUI~LIC NEARING RE: ADOPTION OF UNIFORM PLUMBiNG~ SWIMMING POOL~ SOLAR ENERGY CODES iNCLUDING INSTALLATION AND MATERIAL STANDARDS~ 1976 E!)1TIONS: Mayor Hudson opened the pub1 lc hearing and asked for the staff report. The C iL? Manager presented a report dated May 3 indicatin~ the (ounciL on April I O approved the first reading of an Ordinance and scheduled a pub1 ic hearin~ for May 8 to eons[der adoption of the Maw) r fludson asked if anyone wisbed to speak in support or in oppo- sition to adoption of ]be Codes. No one wished to speak in support or in :pposition. i C w ts moved by Connc ilwoman MacLaJn and seconded by Councilman Rowan In close thc public hearing, order the fo]lowing Ordinance r~ nd h~' t it]e on]v, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 617 AN ORI) INANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE EITY OF CYPRESS AMENI) INE CHAPTER 19, CONSIST]NC SECTIONS 19-] AND 1q-2, AND DELETING ARTICLE 1V SECTIONS 5-12, 5-13, 5-]4 AND 5-15 OF CHAPTER 'i ]IF TIlE CYPRESS CITY CODE, TtIEREBY ADOPi'INC BY REPERENCI.] THE FOLLOWING CODES: THE 1976 EDITION PI." THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE INCLUDING THE 1976 EI) JTION OF UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE AND THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE INCLUDiN(; INSTALLATION AND MATERIAL STANDARDS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Laeayo, & Hudson NOES: f) COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING RE: WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1978: Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. rhe City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May 3 which indicated the purpose of the hearing was to hear objections and protests to the weed abatement program. The staff reported that several property owners have elected to clear the weeds from their property. Mayor tludson asked if anyone wished to speak. -5- 496 City Council Minutes May 8, 1978 Mr. Al lense Troncone, 5427 Oxford, Cypress, asked if lots con- raining dwel]ings were subiect to weed abatement. The staff adv:ised him that they were included in the program. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mac'Lain to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title on]y, title as follows: Councilwoman following RESOLUTION NO. 1979 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl. OF 7'tie Cf'FY i)F CYPRESS DECLARING THAT WEEDS CROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND [)IRT !!PON OR [N FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY CONSTITUTE A PUBhiC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING I'HE ABATEMENT THEREOF. Thc motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEHBERS: Evans, tacavo, & Hudson NOES: fl COUNC IhNEMBERS: Nnne ABSENT: O COUNCILMEMBERS: None MacLain, Rowan CONS[I)ERA'ilON OF COMMUNICATION FROM MEB iNVESTMENTS CONCERNING COUNC[h ACTION ON ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-1/: The City Manager presented a report ff~om the Planning Director dated May 4 which transmitted a com!nnnication [rom MEB Investments dated May ] wbich urged the cea-ncr of luauita Street and Bal[ Road. Hr. Doug Powrie, representing NEB Investments, ~72 ] Birch Street, Ncwport Beach, s tared his letter of Ma5 I ~ummarizes afl of his to ad,,pt an Ordinance approving Zone Change ~'~ 7g-3 in Iigbt of the devel,~pment for the entire property. Councilmen Lacayo and Rowan explained their voting on the matter. Councilman Lacavo stated thnt, since bis sup[,ort of the Genera] Pl~irl Amendment, ho became aware of other factors aod he opposed the zont ,'hange because he felt the property should r~'tain its commer- cial designation. Councilman Rowan stated that becaose the Ceneral P] an Amendment received the majority support of the Council wi tin a four to one vote, he did not fee] his opposing vote would affect the zone change proceedings either way. He stated he did not receive new information from any source but he rethought the issue, reviewed the public testimony, visited the property and concluded that [ t was not in the best interests of the community to change the commercial designation to split zoning. The City Attorney advised the matter they would have the zone change. that if the Council wished to reconsider to schedule a public hearing to consider It was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to schedule a public hearing before the Council to consider Zone Change #78-3. The motion failed to carry by the fo]lowing roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans & MacLain NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Hudson Uouncilwoman MacLain recommended that the City Council assist the developer in developing the property. RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 8:15 p.m. The meeting was c ~l led back to order at 8:27 p.m. with all Council members present. CONSIDERATION OF PI,eT PLAN REVIEW FOR QUE PASA RESTAURANT~ 4348 LiNCOI.N AVENUE: The Planning Director presented a report dated May 4 and the plot plan for the restaurant. ~te stated the plans incorporate the Council's concerns raised at the February 27 meeting. tie reported the setback from hlncoln Avenue was increased, parking spaces were slightly increased, and the westerly driveway approach was widened to provide for two exiting ]anes. Hr. Dou;~ Powerv representing MEB Investments, the developer, re- ported a rear door was not provided for customer access since the kitchen is located at the rear of the buildin~l. 'l'h~ Planning Director reported that the parking lot of the Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center will be integrated wltt~ the parking lot of the commercial renter adjacent to the east to provide a free flow ~F ~raffic between the properties. it was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilman Rowan to ~pprow~ thc plot plan for the Que Pasa Restaurant. The motion ~tnai~imous]v carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 C()UNC ILMEMBERS: Evans, I,aeayo, & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: O COUNCII,MEMBERS: None MacLain, Rowan CONSIDERATION DF RENEWAL OF esi CONTRACT FOR ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING SERVICES: The City Manager presented a report from lh~ Finance Officer dated May 1 which analyzed and compared the p/o~: l, ;~rl led bv the fo] lowing roll cai [ vote: AYE,S: 5 COUNC[hMEMBERS: Evans, 1,acavo, & ltudson NOES: O COUNC ILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE BLIJE R[I~BON COMMITTEE ON PROPOSITiDN 13: The City Manager presented a report dated May 4 which indicated the Committee, at their May [ meeting, recom- mended that they be allowed to consid~ r budget priorities regard- [ess of the outcome of Proposition 13. Councilmen Hudson and Rowan favored the (]ommittee setting priorities on a Iong-term st ale rather than sDecifica]lv ou the 1978-79 budget and Mayor Uudson stated he appreciated their wil 1 ink, ncaa to perform this I unction. The Council agreed with the recommendation of the Committee as presented by the City Manager. CONSIDERAT[0N OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CYPRESS AUTO TOW TOWING SERVICES: ind icated Auto Tow. The City Manager staff recommended presented a report dated May 4 which renewal of the contract with Cypress It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilwoman MacLaJn to authorize renewal of the contract for auto tow services with Cypress Ante Tow for the period of July l, 1978 to dune 30, [979, subject to the following conditions: (1) the daytime hook-up -7- City Council Minutes May 8. ]978 ct~arges will be $13.50; (2) the nighttime hook-up charges will be $16.50; (3) the towing fee per mile will be $2.00; (4) the storage rates per day will be $4.0Q; (5) the impound yard will be open to the public 24 hours a day and no additional charge will be made for persons requesting removal of their vehicles at any time during the day or night; (6) all persons who are available at the location of ti~e vehicle to be towed will be presented with a card desig- nating the hook-up, towin~ and storage charges. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Eacayo, & Hudsoo NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS #15-75 AND #16-78 FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DATED APRIL 21 AND 28~ 1978: The City Manager presented a report dated May 4 which described proposed legislation. Evans to: (1) direct the staff to prepare a response for the Mayor's signature to the appropriate officials expressing the City's opposition to the proposed action regarding the California Trans- portat [on Commission and denial of city part [cipat~on; (2) dJrect the stat f to prepare a response for the Mayor's signature to the appropriate officials expressin~ the City's ~pposit~on to the following: AB 3221 regarding the Ralph M. Brown Act, AB 3546 t~on Provisions of MORGA Proposed to be Gutted, AB 3269 regarding Admissions Taxes, State I, imitations, Parking and Admissions Taxes and Norse Racing, and SB 1898 regarding Housfn2 Law Enforcement; signature to the appropriate official s expressln~ the Cfty's st]ppo~t o~: AB 259[ regarding '['ransportati~n, Procedure for Highway Rt. cisJon, and AB 3624 regardJn~ G~ade Sc. paratlon Pro]ect~;. AYES: 5 COUNC iLMEMBERS: Evans, & Hudsou NDES: 0 COUNCIl. MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNC iLMEHBERS: None CONSIDERATiDN DF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: [t was m~)ved by Coancilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman >lacLain approve the Warrant List for Warrants #48926 ~hrougb #40056 th~ total amount of $394,145.74. The mot[on unanimous]y carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, I.acavo, & Nudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS CDMMiSS[ON: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated May 2 which indicated staff recommended against establ [shing the Commission but recommended that an ad hoc mittee with members from the Cypress Senior Citizens Club be formed to work with staff in attempting to fund a mu]ti-purpose Senior Citizens center through Title V of the Older Americans Act. Councilman Lacayo favored establishing the Commission and felt the Cypress senior citizens group needed recognition and snpport as an official City Commission. -8- City /:ouncil 5~iantes ~lay 8, 1978 It was moved by Counci]man Lacayo, seconded by Mayor Hudson and unanimously carried to approve formation of the Senior Citizens Commission and that staff prepare a report on membership and structure of the Commission. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMER- CIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman l,acayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to aaprove the District Warrant List for Warrants #7921 through #7962 in the total ameunt of $47,260.58. Thc mo~ion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNC[LMEMBERS: Evans, Lacavo, & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIEMEMBERS: None blacLa in, Rowan Wi th regard to I tern #33 concerning the (;ETA Reenactment bil I s }{R 11086 and S 2570, it was moved by Councilwoman Evans and sec- ended 1>¥ Councilwoman MacLain to adopt the fei lowing Resolution by t it:lc o~ly, title as follows, and forward ~he Resolution to the <)r~ng~, (]ounty [>ivision of the League: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY (,~F (]YPRESS RECOMMENDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS I'O TIlE CETA REENACTMENT BILL. ['he m~>t ion unanimous] y carried bv the following roll cai l vote: ,\YES: 5 CO[INCILMEMBERS: Evans, Iacavo, & Hudson 4OES: (] COUNC iLMEMBERS: None \I~SENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None MacLa in, Rowan WJ th regard to I tern #23 concerning the interview da t<, for Commi s- s ion ~pp] icants, the Council discussed the daLo for the next budget workshop and decided to schedule it f~r Hnnd~v, May [5 aL 7: 3 () n · [~1 , It wa~¢ moved by Councilman ],acayo, seconded t)v (]ounci]ma~ l/owa~ Mayor [{udson suggested that the Council consider a proposal to re-examine all Commission appointments every cwo yt,ars in t'<miu~(:- tion with the City Council election, and a policy where the flrv;t term of a Commissioner's appointment would require a maloritv vote of tht~ Council and reappointment of a Commissioner weu]d require, four votes of the Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca l)rive, spoke in regard to street sweeping near the Bapt [st Church at Camp and Watson Street. He felt the street on the sonth edge of thc Church property was in the City of Cypress and he requested that it be swept. The Council requested the staff te investigate the boundary of the City in the vicinity of the Church and advise Mr. }tardcastle. The Council held discussion regarding a communication from Council- man Hollinden of Fountain Valley concerning the California Trans- portation Commission. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to forward a communication to Governor Brown and the State legislators expressing objection to the un- receptive attitude of the California Transportation Commission for denying city and county participation and input at their meetings. -9- City Council Minutes May 8, 1978 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session at 9:33 p.m. for matters of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 9:55 p.m. with all Council members present. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacavo, Mayor Hudson and unanimonsly carried to adjourn 9:55 p.m. to Monday, May 15 at 7:3~ p.m. in the Conference Room, seconded by the meeting at Administrative ATTEST: MAYOR OF THET~Y F CYP ~ S CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS -10-