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Minutes 78-09-19~INUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD September 19, 1978 113 The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 1978 in the Admin- istrative Conference Room of the Cypress City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Donald Hudson presiding. PRESENT: Councilmembers Evans, Lacayo, MacLain, Rowan and Hudson ABSENT: None The City Manager requested an Executive Session later in the meeting to discuss matters of litigation and personnel. The City Manager presented a report dated September 1 which trans- mitted a revised Recreation and Park District budget and stated the purpose of the meeting was to review the budget. The City Manager summarized the report which reviewed District revenues for 1978/79, budget savings which were implemented, policies used in preparing the budget, and discussed long-range fiscal planning. The City Manager suggested that the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Committee be part of next year's budget priority review. It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to adopt the revised Recreation and Park District budget. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEbIBERS: None ABSENT: () COUNCILMEMBERS: None MacLain, Rowan Councilwoman Evans recommended that the same report format be used for next year's budget. She asked that the productivity analysis consider a five day work week for the Recreation District. Council- man Rowan asked for the rationale for staff's recommendation on not to consolidate the District with the City. He recommended that the Council keep up-to-date regarding the consolidation of special districts. Mayor Hudson directed the staff to send the revised Recreation budget, staff report and a transmittal letter to Cypress' assembly- man and state senators calling their attention to the fact that the State surplus funds did not live up to expectations. The City manager asked for Council direction regarding the Christ- mas Sing program which he reported will cost about $3500. Staff identif]ed costs of the program. Councilwoman MacLain suggested that spot lights could be reduced and bleachers eliminated. The Council directed staff to prepare a report for the next meeting on costs for the Christmas Sing program. X~ayor Hudson made a suggestion that the City help absorb the May Festival deficit of $250. Councilwoman MacLain stated the Bicen- tennial Committee is looking for projects and may be able to help. 21ayor Hudson suggested that the Chamber of Commerce be requested to assist in this matter. The City Manager reported that the Mayor received a letter from SCAG regarding an airport noise reduction bill (HR 8729) asking that congressional representatives be contacted this week. City Council Minutes September 19, 1978 114 The Council requested a copy of the bill and indicated they would respond to the congressman and senators later. Mayor lludson presented several correspondence which he received. lie reported he received a letter from the City of Lakewood which transmitted a resolution asking that a portion of the State's share of sales tax on gasoline be distributed to cities for maintenance of local streets. The Council was asked to take a position for the State League meeting. Mayor Hudson requested that the League package of information be transmitted to the Councilmembers for their comments and that the matter be discussed at the next meeting. Mayor lludson reported the Orange County League was requested con- tributions For a recognition for Duane Winters. The Council gave their contribution to the staff. Iqlth regard to a letter from the Auto Club of Southern California concerning HR 13511 which would repeal the Federal income tax deduction for state and local gas, the Council directed the staff to send a letter to Congressman Patterson and the state senators expressing their opposition to the bill. Councilman Lacayo requested information from the League on the impact of League resolutions on legislation. I{ith regard to a letter from Friends of Animals requesting a proclamation from the City, Mayor Hudson stated he did not wish to support the group based on a lack of information. The Council noted that policy allows the Mayor alone to act on proclamations. The Council agreed to receive and file the matter. !Vith regard to a letter from the Orange County Health Planning Council requesting nominations for Board members, Mayor Hudson requested that the Councilmembers submit their nominations to the City Manager and that the matter be placed on the next agenda. Councilwoman Evans asked that staff determine whether the indi- viduals will be voting Board members. The City Manager asked if the Council wished to schedule the pre- sentation on the productivity system. The Council agreed to schedule the presentation after their review of the budget. The Council set the next budget meeting for Monday, October 2 at 7:~0 p.m. l'he City Manager asked if any Councilmembers wished to attend the Orange County Economic Conference on September 21. The Council requested a report on the conference if it is attended by a staff member. The City Manager reported he was contacted by a member of People Against the Chino Hills Airport who indicated there was no further written information to transmit. The Council requested that the representative be requested to speak under Oral Communications at the next Council meeting. The City Manager suggested that the users' tax, scheduled for October 9, reviews the budget material. hearing regarding the energy be delayed until the Council The Council directed the staff to prepare the necessary ordinance changes regarding the implementation date of the street light energy users' fee and to include in the ordinance the requirement that a public hearing be held before the fee is implemented. RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 9:30 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called 9:56 p.m. for matters of litigation and called back to order at 10:45 p.m. with an Executive Session at personnel. The meeting was all Councilmembers present. -2- City Council Minotes September 19, 1978 116 it was moved by Councilman Rowan, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to join in the amicus brief being filed by the City of San Diego in support of Pasadena's petition in the case of Gibson vs. the City of Pasadena, with the understanding that there will be no cost to the City. The City Manager reviewed the tuition reimbursement program which has not yet been funded by the Council and suggested that the program continue through the end of the current contract year with all of the employee associations. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Rowan and unanimously carried to budget sufficient funds for the tuition reimbursement program of the City through December 31, 1978. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to meeting at 11 10 p.m. seconded by adjourn the ~I^YOR OF THVCITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY'eLEI~K OF 'THE C'ITY OF CYPRESS -5-