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Minutes 78-09-11TIlE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD September 11, 1978 '['he regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 1978 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Donald Hudson presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Evans, MacLain, Rowan & [[ndson Councilman Lacayo Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, .John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members: Davenport, De Carlo, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman MacLain led the pledge to the flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE WALKER STREET PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL, 180' SOUTH OF NEWMAN STREET, CITY PROJECT #7921-S0: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated September 5 which outlined three bids received. It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to: (1) authorize a budget transfer from the Gas '['ax 2106 l:und and appropriate $17,000.00 from the fund balance of the Gas Tax 2106 Fund to the following accounts: 10-4001-547.22 10-4006-547.22 10-4151-547.22 10-4186-547.22 10-4207-547.22 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $ so.on $16,240.00 $ 10.00 (2) determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Project No. 7921-50 is Grissom & Johnson, P. O. Box 10040, Santa Ana, Calif- ornia, and award them a contract for the pedestrian signal in the amount of $15,628.00. Councilwoman MacLain stated she objected to because it was unplanned and unbudgeted and fled sufficiently by the School District. the signal installation the need was not justi~ The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Rowan NOES: 1 COUNCIl. MEMBERS: MacLain ABSENT: 1COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE KATELLA AVENUE AND HOLDER STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7918~50: The City Manager presented a renort from the Public dated September 5 which outlined four bids received. will be jointly funded by the City and developer. Works Director The project It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Rowan to determine that the lowest resoonsible bidder for Project No. 7918-50 is Baxter-Griffin Company, Inc., 8210 Monroe Street, Stanton, California, and award them the contract for the traffic signal in the amount of $43,562.00. The motion unanimously City Council Minutes Septemher ll, 1978 ~ ~ed by the following roi1 call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo Rowan & Hudson 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 mot2on approving the recom- mendations listed on the agenda. No Couneilmember wished to remove an item. The City Manager stated the recommendation For Items #4 and 6 should be to reject, not deny, the late claims, It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and Rowan to approve Items #3 through #12 on the corrected recommendations on Items #4 unanimously carried by the following roll seconded by Councilman the Consent Calendar with and 6. The motion call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILHEMBERS: Lacayo MacLain, Rowan ~; [ludson Item___ #5: Motion to introduce and/or adopt all Ordinances presented For consideration by title only, and to waive Further reading. Item #4: Consideration of Claims Submitted by Warren A. Busch. Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the claim filed against the Police Department and Chief Duke as a late claim porsuant to Government Code Section 911.2, and officially deny the claim filed against Dennis Davenport and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #5: Consideration of Claims filed by Stephen Wade Kaufmao and Gary Len Kaseman. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject claims and refer the claims to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #6: Consideration of a Claim filed by Mr. Kirk Smith. Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the sub- ject claim as a late claim and refer the subject claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #7: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim the Week of Septem- ber 17-23, 1978 as Constitution Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of September 17-23, 1978 as "Constitution Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #8: Consideration of a Claim Filed by Southern California Edison Company. Recommendation: That the City Council claim and refer the claim to the R. F. Clark Avenue, Downey, California, for officially deny the subject Dickson Company, 12524 South aporopriate disposition. Item #9: Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Fund. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu- tion by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS IN SUPPORT OF THE VIET NAM VETERANS~ MEMORIAL FUND. -2- City Council Minutes Septembor Il, x978b ,ilO5 Item #10: Consideration o£ a Request to Extend the Burglary Target tiardening Grant through December 31, 1978. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Hayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Joint Powers Agreement for the extension of the Burglary Target Hardening Grant through December 81, 1978. Item #11: Consideration of Request for Use of the City Council Chambers by the Evangelical Free Church of Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. item #12: Consideration of City of Cypress Federal Aid Urban Program Reqnests, City Project #7842-10 (Valley View Street from Cerritos Avenue to Stanton Channel). Recommendation: That the City Conncil adopt the fo]lowing Resolu- tion by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANS- PORTATION COMMISSION TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ORANGE COUNTY FEDERAL AID URBAN PROGRAM TttE DEVELOPMENT OF VALLEY VIEW STREET. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TltE TAX RATE ]:(IR DRAINAGE BOND DEBT SERVICE: The City Manager presented a report dated September 7 which indicated a tax rate of $.04/$10(l assessed valua- tion would be necessary to meet the General Obligation Drainage Bond debt payment of $63,000 for 1978/79. This figure was based on the City's assessed valnation of $156,977,0.10. He rel~orted the tax wonld amount to $3.50 per household per year. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Rowan to adopt the following Resolution by title on]v, title as follows: RESOLOTION NO. 2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS FIXING THE SPECIAL TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978/79. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, HacLain, Rowan NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 CODNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo & lludson CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #49994 through #50119 in the total amount of $356,~16.68. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, MacLain, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL~EMBERS: Laeayo Rowan & llodson CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TAX RATE FOR TIIE PARK BONDED INDEBTEDNESS SERVICE: The City Manager presented a report dated September ? indicating a tax rate of $.105/$100 AV would meet the 1978/79 Park Bond debt payment of $180,000. This was based on the District's assessed valuation of $168,934,060. The tax would amount to $9.34 per household per year. -3- City Council Minutes September 11. 1978 It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilwoman ~acLain that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLDTION NO. 93 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 SPECIAL TAX RATE IN SAID DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978/79. Thc motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COtJNCILMEMBERS: Evans, MacLain, Rowan NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo Hudson GONSIDERATION OF INSTR[JMENTAL MHSIC PROGRAM PEES: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated September 5 which outlined revised fees for the instrumental music program. It was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board o£ Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve tile new Instrumental Music Program format of three twelve-week sessions per year, at a cost of $18.00 per session, and that staff implement a one-time payment at a reduced fee if it is found to be fioancially feasible. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNC ILMEMBERS: Evans, NOES: 0 COUNC ILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: I COUNC ILMEMBERS: Lacayo MacLain, Rowan ~] Hod son CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION f, PARK DISTRICT COHMFRCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Rowan and second~:d by Councilwoman Evans to approve the District ~arraot List for Warrants ~8360 through #8407 in the total amount of $37,209.48. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo MacLain, Rowan Il Hudson Mayor Itudson announced that Item #15 would be taken out of for the benefit of persons in the audience, tie opened tile public hearings and continued them until after Item #i5: order following PUBLIC HEARING RE: POSSIBLE ELIMINATION OF CITY COMMISSIONS AND DESIGNATING CITY COUNCIL AS PLANNING AGENCY FOR THE CITY PUBLIC HEARING RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND urI'ILITY DISTRICT S~ KATELLA AVENUE FROM VALLEY VIEW STREET TO KNOTT, CYPRESS CITY PROJECT NO. 7920-90. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENT COMPLAINTS RE: LTNDOLN CENTER MOBILEHOME PARK: The Planning Director summarized a report dated September 6 which indicated the matter was continued from the June 26 Council meeting. The report indicated that, pursuant to the Council's direction, a map outlining the areas of street deterioration in the mobilehome park was transmitted to the owners and they have initiated a major street improvement program. The staff report also transmitted an analysis of Proposition 13 impacts on the mobilehome park property taxes and indicated the owner should pay about 62% less in property taxes for 1978/79, but savings have not yet been passed on to tenants. -4- City Council Minutes September 11 1975~ 107 COUNCIL~IAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 7:05 P.M. The Planning Director further reported that the Council recelved copies of a letter dated September 8 from the mobilehome park owner to the tenants which indicated the owners intended to pass on Proposition 13 savings in the form of a lump sum payment. He stated the staff report was transmitted to the attorneys repre- senting the tenants and park owner. Mayor Hudson asked if representatives of the mobilehome park owner wished to speak. Mr. Brent Swanson, attorney representing the property owner, reported that in response to the concerns of tenants a street improvement program was initiated and should be completed by the end of Septem- ber. The owner has also agreed to pass on Proposition 13 savings to tenants. Mayor Hudson asked for speakers representing the mobilehome park. Mr. John Anderson, attorney representing the tenants group, stated the tenants' primary concern is over rent increases; the latest increase in December 1977 was 19 to 23% compared to the 6.7% cost of living increase last year. The tenants felt the increase was unjustified because of the deteriorating maintenance in the park~ Mr. Anderson commented on the letter from the owner and felt the rebate in December and April was not guaranteed since the owner has allowed for contingencies and it does not provide any relief for future years. Mr. Anderson stated the tenants do not neces- sarily Favor rent control but are requesting protection against future rent increases and problems in the park~ He stated an ordinance similar to the City of Los Angeles' could help their situation and he offered to work with the City Attorney to draft some type of ordinance. Mr. Anderson stated the tenants would be satisfied if they were provided with justification for the rent increases, such as a cost of living index, and this would preclude the need for rent control or a rent freeze. Mr. Anderson stated some tenants felt the owner's letter was intended to discourage tenants from approaching the Council on the rent increases, lie stated the tenants have little faith in the owner because the previous rent increases were to be for improvements which did not occur until the tenants approached the Council. Mr. Anderson discussed the scale of increases in the park and stated he agreed with the figures in the staff report. Mayor ltudson compared examples of rent increases and stated the Council must determine whether rent gouging is occurring in order to justify rent control. Hr. Anderson discussed the rent increase figures and stated his figures represented a random selection of the park. Councilman Rowan felt the Council needed more informa- tion to determine equity between the tenants and owner. Mr. Anderson felt a federal rent subsidy program may only give the owners an incentive to raise rents and it is not a solution since the program is supported by taxpayers. Mr. Anderson reported on the selling of coaches in the park and stated a new tenant has difficulty being approved if he buys a coach from a current tenant. Mr. Anderson also reported on utility billing and stated the lease holders will get a $12.00 monthly rent decrease becanse the gas is now self-metered. Mr. Swanson stated there were several inaccuracies in Mr. Anderson's presentation which he would like to refute in a written statement, He stated the owners intended to continue with the tax rebates as long ag they receive the benefits under Proposition 13. He stated they provided contingencies in the event future legislation changes the impact of 13 or in cases of rent strikes and termina- tion of tenancy. Mr. Swanson discussed the matter of rents and felt increases were inevitable. He stated their rents are low to medium for the county and their rent history has not shown extra- ordinary increases. Mr. Swanson offered to cooperate with the Council to resolve the matter. -5- City-Council Minutes September Il. 1978 108 Councilwoman MacLain discussed the rent increase Figures and felt it appeared a cost of living index was applied to the increases. She asked that staff determine the cost of living increases for 1975-1977. RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 9:05 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:35 p.m. with all present. Mayor Hudson stated he spoke during the recess with representatives of the park owners to determine whether the Council can obtain pertinent information. He stated the owners agreed to allow two Councilmembers and the City Attorney as a fact finding body to review their business records. The Mayor suggested that the tenants select the two Councilmembers and agree to abide by the findings of the committee. Mr. Anderson agreed with the Mayor's suggestion and felt tenants will accept the committee's findings. Councilwoman Evans stated the Council will have to discuss the findings before taking any action. The Council agreed with the Mayor's recommendation. The Mayor suggested that the matter of lease agreements be a matter of future discussion. He asked that the tenants decide on the selection of Councilmembers and this matter was continued until later. PUBLIC HEARING RE: POSSIBLE ELIMINATION OF CITY COMMISSIONS AND DESIGNATING CITY COUNCIL AS PLANNING AGENCY FOR THE CITY: Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. The City Manager presented a report dated September 6 indicating the matter was continued from the July 24 meeting. He reported the Blue Ribbon Committee on Proposition 13 on August 23 voted to recommend that the Council maintain Commissions without budget allocations for salaries or travel and meeting expense. Mayor ltudson asked for those wishing to speak in favor of retaining Commissions. The following persons spoke in support of retaining Commissions: Mr. Jerry Mullen, 4190 Elizabeth Court, Cypress The Council interrupted the discussion to hear from Mr. Anderson representing the Lincoln Center tenants. Mr. John Anderson reported that the tenants selected Councilmen Hudson and Lacayo to serve on the committee. He asked to be placed back on the agenda to hear the findings of their investigation. Mr. Barr representing the owner of Lincoln Center stated that within ten days they will have a time schedule from the accountant on how long the investigation will take. Mayor Hudson stated the time schedule will be transmitted to Mr. Anderson. The Council continued the discussion regarding Commissions. The following persons also spoke in favor of retaining Commissions: Mr. Bob Simmons, 9882 Newport Way. Cypress Mr. Don Galloway~ 5851 Lemon, Cypress Mrs. Pat Hugg, 9386 Fernbury, Cypress Mr. John Wolf, 4263 Manchester Place, Cypress Mr. Francis B0ykin, 5917 N0umea, Cypress Mayor Hudson asked for those wishing to speak in opposition to retaining the Commissions. The following persons spoke in opposition to retaining Commissions: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress Mr. James Duncan, 9787 Rome, Cypress -6- City Council Minutes September 1 1, 1978 Mr. Simmons responded to comments made He stated the recreation classes noted sustaining programs and the fee charged for the the salary of the contract employee. 109 by the previous speaker§°' by Mr. tlardcastle are self- program helps pay Mr. Mullen stated that Commissioners running for Council office does not preclude other citizens from doing sou He stated he had no discussions with Councilmembers prior to his reappointment to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to close the public hearing, receive and file the matter, and transmit a vote of confidence to the City Commissioners. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans & Lacayo NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: klacLain, Rowan & Hudson ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilwoman MacLain indicated her reasons for supporting elimina- tion of Commissions were: she felt it was a necessary budget cut, she objected to the political nature of Commissions when Commis- sioners move onto the Council, Commissioners have never been eval- uated and the continued existence of Commissions has not been justified, and she questioned the need for some Commissions which could be organized by community groups. She Felt only the Recrea- tion Commission was justified to continue since it served an area larger than the City. Councilman Rowan stated he supported elimination of Commissions and he felt there was a need to re-justify them. tte felt Commissions can be re-established in the future. A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Rowan to read by title only and adopt the Ordinance providing for the elimination of City Commissions and designating the Council as the Planning Agency for the City. The motion was not seconded. Mayor Itudson stated he could not justify the current structure of Commissions based on the savings which could be gained and he felt the Council's responsibility was to reduce as much as possibles. Ite noted the different nature of Commissic. n functions and made a suggestion that the Council absorb the Planning, Traffic and Youth Commissions and consolidate the Recreation and Arts and Cultural Commissions~ with the cost of this commission to be borne by the City. tie suggested that four Recreation and three Arts and Cultural Commissioners be selected from the current Commissions. lie stated he would support elimination of all Commissions if there was no consensus on the consolidation. Councilwoman Evans stated she agreed with the consolidation but she felt Commissions should be maintained to provide for community involvement. She felt the Council should resolve problems of dis- satisfaction with present Commissioners and that costs should be the only issue in considering elimination of Commissions. She felt Commission costs could be reduced by eliminating salary, over-time, travel and membership costs and by implementing several of staff's recommended alternatives. She suggested that the Youth Comm~ ssion be reduced in size and that the Planning Commission consider having one meeting a.month. She felt the Conncil's assumption of Commis- sions would require extra Council meetings and higher staff over- time costs. Mayor ltudson felt the Commissions would not function if the Council reduced their expenditures for travel, and other necessary items. effectively staff support The Council waived the 11:30 p.m. adjournment time. -7- City Council Minutes September 11, 1978 ! 10 Councilman Lacayo stated he favored retaining Commissions with controlled spending. He felt Commissions meet the intent of Prop- osition 13 by providing for citizen involvement in government. A substitute motion was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilman Rowan to close the public hearing and order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and approve the First reading of the Ordinance which will provide For the elimina- tion of City Commissions, the consolidation of the Recreation and Park Commission with the Arts and Cultural Commission under the title Recreation Commission with the cost of the Recreation Com- mission to be borne by the City and with sa]ary costs deleted from the Commission budget, and that selection of commissioners be made by the current Commissioners: four from the Recreation and Park Commission and three From the Arts and Cultural Commission: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS REPEALING ARTICLES IV, VII, VIii AND IX OF CHAPTER 2 AND SECTIONS 16-8 THROUGH 16-10.1, INCLUSIVE, AND AblENDING SECTION 2-49 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND DESIGNATING ITSELF AS THE PLANNING AGENCY FOR SAID CITY. The Council held discussion on the motion. Councilman Lacayo stated he objected to the method of selection for the Recreation Commission and he suggested that selection be done by ballot, lte stated cost savings have not been demonstrated by elimination of Commissions and he felt the Council will be burdened with matters that can be handled by Commissions. Councilwoman Evans felt the two Commissions may not like the burden of the selection process and that the Council should consider selection by ballot. She stated she did not support the motion since it was not maintaining Commissions at the necessary level for this size City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: MacLain, Rowan & ltudson NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans & Lacayo ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mayor ttudson requested that the two Commissions make their selec- tions for appointments to the Recreation Commissin prior to the Council's next regular meeting. Mr. Jerry Mullen responded to Councilwoman MacLain's statements. He stated he did not oppose the proposed street light energy users' fee itself but did object to the inequity of it in certain cases. He felt persons living in all-electric homes will be burdened with an unfair portion of the tax. He stated he did not request special privileges for his neighborhood with regard to the street sweeping parking ban but only pointed out that several areas of the City have a unique problem in not having driveways. He felt his position as a Commissioner did not remove his right to participate in poli- tics as an individual. Councilman Lacayo stated for the record that Councilwoman MacLain's statements were her own and several he disagreed with and he urged Mr. Mullen to continue to voice his opinion to the Council, PUBLIC HEARING RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 5, KATELLA AVENUE FROM VALLEY VIEW STREET TO KNOTT, CYPRESS CITY PROJECT NO. 7920~90~ Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. -8- City Council Minutes September 11, 19.78~ :· ~ ~l The City Manager summarized a report from the Public Works Director which described the proposed underground utility district and indi- cated that Ordinance #370 provides that a public hearing may be held to determine whether the public necessity of health, safety or welfare requires the utility undergrounding. Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak sition to establishment of the district. No in favor or in opposition. in support or in oppo- one wished to speak It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Rowan to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolu- tion by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUNU UTII, ITY DISTRICT 5 ON KATELLA AVENUE FROM KNOTT STREET TO VALLEY VIEW STREET. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None MacLain, Rowan CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON THE REGION 9 AIR QUALITY MANAGE- MENT PLAN: The City Manager presented a report dated September 7. Mayor Hudson reported that any suggested revisions to the plan were requested by September 16 and he indicated he wished to submit a response. The Council agreed to authorize the Mayor to respond to the plan and asked to receive a copy of his comments. Mayor Hudson appealed Conditional Use Permit No. 78-18 and specifi- cally the denial of the convenience market portion of the develop- ment at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Denni Street. Councilwoman MacLain reported that Cerritos Avenue between Dennl and Bloomfield, south side, is in poor condition. The staff indi- cated that the south side of Cerritos is located within the City of Los Alamitos and they would contact that city regarding the problem. Councilman Lacayo reported that three street lights were out on Via Largo near Ball Road and staff agreed to check the lights. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Robert Van Allen, 4641 Newman, Cypress, suggested that a report on the net savings which may result from elimination of City Commissions be prepared for the Council's consideration. He also suggested that the Council consider re- quiring sworn testimony during public hearings. The Council requested a r~port for the next meeting on the net savings resulting from the disbanding of Commissions. The City Manager reported that the Bashful Bagel liquor license will be reviewed in Santa Ana on September 14 at 9:30 a.m. He stated no representative from Cypress High School will be in attendance. The Council confirmed that Councilwoman MacLain would represent the City at the hearing. The City Council agreed to schedule the next budget session for Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Rowan congratulated the Cypress softball team for their August 31 win over the City of Cerritos. -9- Citl~C~uncil Minutes September 11, 1978 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session at 12:37 a.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 12:38 a.m. with all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman Evans and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:38 a.m. to Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. ATTEST: MAYOR OF ~E~CITY OF CYPRES~ CITY ~EEWKOF THE CITY OF CYPRESS -10-