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Minutes 79-06-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD June 25, 1979 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 1979 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Howard Rowan presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Evans, Hudson and Rowan Councilmembers MacLain and Lacayo Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Lamm, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chief Duke led the pledge to the flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. Mr. .Jerry Mullen, 4190 Elizabeth Court, Cypress, spoke in regard to the Council's action at the June 1i meeting to authorize an appraisal of property within the Civic Center area. He stated he objected to the City's purchase of any property in the Civic Center area and [o the spending of public funds for an appraisal. H~: felt the action was contrary to the intent of Proposition 13 to control govern- ment spending. Mr. !~ou Santo, 4597 Everest Circle, Cypress, addressed questions regarding Con- ~ent I]z~lendar Items #8, 12 and 18 to which the Council responded. The Mayor remow~ Item #8 from the Consent Calendar regarding attendance at the League ~n~a] c~onference for further discussion. ~ilNUTES: It was moved by Councilwoman Evans, seconded by Councilman Hudson and t~nanimouslv carried to approve the minutes of June 11 and June 18. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request, and hearing no objec- tions, Mayor Rowan added Item #33 to the agenda regarding the sale of gasoline to thc 1.~s Alamitos Police Department. The City Manager also requested an Executive Session to discussion matters of personnel and litigation. The City Manager advised the Council of a meeting of the SCAG aviation committee on June 27 at 1:00 p.m. in Los Angeles at which discussion would be held regarding the Los Alam[tos airport. He stated a staff member would attend the meeting. Mr. Essex reported that the meeting with Congressman Patterson was confirmed for July 2 at 7:00 p.m. Councilwoman Evans noted that the Cypress School District would meot on July 2 to discuss the unification proposal and she suggested that the Council follow-up on the results of that meeting. Mayor Rowan stated he intended to meet with Superintendent Calton following the meeting. The City Manager suggested that the Council submit items for the agenda for the meeting with Congressman Patterson. He also asked that the Council make a determination regarding the July 9 Couucil meeting. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC PAINT~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7879-25: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated June 19 which outlined three bids received for a one year supply of traffic paint. Councilman Hudson requested that staff provide information on inflationary costs in the staff reports on contracts. it was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to accept the bid from Baltimore Paint & Chemical Company~ 3133 East 26th Street~ Los Angeles, California, as the lowest responsible bid and award them the contract in the amount of $11,271.51. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll cai1 vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson & Rowan None Lacayo & MacLain 3~y!'Council Minutes June 25, 1979 CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Rowan 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 recommendations listed on the agenda. Councilwoman Evans inquired about Item #17 regarding the contract for data processing and whether more than one bid was received. The staff reported that the Z Factor Corporation has provided the systems service for the last three years in the Police Department and a change of contractors would require changes in the system. The staff indicated that all of the City data processing systems are currently under study by staff. With regard to Item #11 concerning the Public Works Director's pparticipation in the Public Works Congress, Councilwoman Evans recommended that all expenses be paid for his attendance including trans- portation. The Council agreed with thia recommendation. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to approve Items #2 through #21 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #8 and with the correction to Item #11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson & Rowan None Lacayo & MacLain Item #2: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for Consid- eration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item #3: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim September 8, 1979, as National Cancer Day. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim September 8, 1979, as "National Cancer Day" in the City of Cypress as requested by the United Cancer Institute. Item #4: Consideration of a Claim Filed by Vincent J. Russo, Attorney at Law, on Behalf of Timothy Fred Pieper. Recouunendation: That the City Council officially reject this late claim pur- suant to Government Code Section 911.2. Item #5: Consideration of Resolutions from the Orange County Board of Super- visors and the City of Anaheim Opposing AB 787 Relating to Professional Sports Team Siting. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the staff to prepare a communi- cation for the Mayor's signature to the appropriate State Legislators opposing AB 787 relating to professional sports team siting. Item #6: Consideration of Approval of Newsletter Article for the Fall Brochure on Energy Conservation. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the newsletter article for the Fall Brochure as submitted. Item #7: Consideration of Communication from the Boys' Club of Cypress Regarding the Use of the Property at the Northwest Corner of Cerritos and Moody. Recommendation: Receive and file, Item #9: Consideration of City Council's Support of SB 200 Providing for the Construction of the Peripheral Canal. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the staff to prepare a communi- cation for the Mayor's signature to the appropriate State Legislators supporting SB 200 which authorizes the construction of the peripheral canal as part of the State water project. Item #10: Consideration of Second District's Volunteer Advisory Board Appoint- ment. Recommendation: Receive and file. -2- City Council Minutes June 25, 1979 Item #11: Consideration of the Public Works Director's Participat±on in the 1.979 Public Works Congress. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to participate in the 1979 Public Works Congress in Portland, Oregon on September 22-27, 1979, subject to reimbursement for all expenses. Item #12: Consideration of Employment of Additional Part-time Police Aide. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the part-time employment of a Traffic Control Aide in the Police Department as outlined in the staff report. Item #13: Consideration of Employment of Planning Aide. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to employ a Planning Aide at a salary Range #22 - $1,011 to $1,231 monthly. item #14: Consideration of Participation in the 6th Year Housing and Community Development Program. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to: (1) com- plete the necessary agreements to have the City coordinate the Street Improve- ment Project, utilizing the 5th year funds of the Housing and Community Develop- ment Program and (2) notify the County Housing and Community Development Agency that the City of Cypress will actively participate in the 6th year Community Development Block Grant Program. Consideration of Request to Fund Safer Off-System (SOS) Roads Program. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, t~tle as follows, and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to RESOLUTION NO. 2116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SU~'PORTING THE SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRA24 AND REQUESTING CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE THE REMAINING FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE 1978 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATE THE FULL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE 1979 FISCAL YEAR. Item #16: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map #10609 (Walker Street, West Side, North of Vista Sierra). Recom~nendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map #10609 and accept the bonds for public improvements in the amount of $25,000, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. Item #17: Consideration of Renewal of Contract for Data Processing/Police Stats. Recommeudation: That the City Council renew the agreement with Z Factor Corpor- ation in the amount of $4,200.00. Item #18: Consideration of a Communication from the Cypress School District Board of Trustees Regarding Unification. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, and authorize any member of the City Council, who is available, to attend the hearing on the Unification Plan in Sacramento on July 12, 1979, with reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses: RESOLUTION NO. 2117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING THE RIGHT OF THE VOTERS TO DECIDE WI~ETHER THEY WANT A UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Item #19: Consideration of Communication from the Cypress School District Regarding the Maintenance of Min~-Parks. -3- City Council Minutes June 25, 1979 ecommendation: That the City Council refer this communication for a further report to the staff and the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Item #20: Consideration of Amendment to Agreement Between the Cities of Garden Grove and Cypress - Nutrition Services. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize the Mayor to sign the subject Amendment. Item #21: Consideration of an Amendment to the City Code - Section 24-8(d) Relating to Permits for Work in th~ Public Right-of-Way. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading of the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 24-8(d) OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO PERMITS FOR WORK IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-26 AND CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10740 (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE & GRINDLAY): Mayor Rowan opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. The City Planner presented a staff report dated June 19 which described the appli- cation to amend previously approved C.U.P. #77-26 to allow the establishment of a 34,762 square foot condominium office complex located in the OP-10,O00 (CC) Office Professional Civic Center Combining Zone. The plot plans and elevations were also presented. The staff recommended approval of the use permit and tenta- tive tract map subject to seven additional conditions. Mr. Lamm reported that at the meeting held between the developer and adjacent property owners, the prop- erty owners were agreeable to the developer's proposal with regard to second-story windows on the south face of Building E, and with the proposal to increase the block wall height by one course of block on the southerly block wall and by two courses of block on the easterly wall. Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application. Mr. Larry Hatborn, 3711 Long Beach Boulevard, #611, Long Beacb, California, the applicant, reported that, following the Council's May 29 meeting, the applicant not~fied the homeowners adjacent to their property by certified mail and a meeting was held about two weeks ago at which the developer reviewed the project plans and responded to the homeowners' questions. Mr. Hathorn reported that certified letters announcing the meeting were mailed to seven property owners; two letters were not deliverable, and about four homeowners attended the meeting. Mr. Hatborn reported that the homeowners were advised that the developer would install special light fixtures in the rear parking lot to prevent light from shining directly onto the residential properties. COUNCILWOMAN MACLAIN ARRIVED AT 7:08 P.M. Mayor Rowan asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor or if anyone wished to speak fn opposition to the application. There were no other speakers in s~Jpport or in opposition. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to close tbe public hearing and to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-26 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAp NO. 10,740 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo -4- City Council Minutes June 25, 1979 PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 79-1 - PROPOSED FREESTANDING SIGN FOR CINNAMON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER (NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF BALL ROAD & JUANITA STREET~: Mayor Rowan opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. The City Planner presented a report dated June 19 which described the application for a variance for a freestanding sign for the Cinnamon Square shopping center. He presented the sign plans and elevations and reported that the proposed struc- tural signing conforms to the Zoning Ordinance, but the proposed freestanding sign exceeds the maximum allowable area by 165 square feet and exceeds the height standards by 7 feet for the CG-iO,000 Cormnercial General Zone. The staff felt that exceptional circumstances existed which could justify the granting of a variance in accordance with findings B, D and E of Section 17.3-7 of the Zoning Ordinance; however, staff did not favor the excessive area of the sign and rec- ommended that it be reduced to 200 square feet. Mayor Rf~wan asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr..Jerry Reynolds, the applicant, 2507 Lighthouse Lane, Corona del Mar, California, stated the excessive depth of the subject property has been a problem throughout the development stages. He felt the main argument in support of the freestanding sign was the fact that the tenants lack sufficient street exposure since they are setback approximately 300 feet from Ball Road. Mr. Reynolds indicated he did not favor the aesthetics of a marquis sign but he felt providing identification was necessary to get and retain tenants. Mr. Reynolds stated the sign height was elevated to be visible from Valley View and Ball Road and to avoid being obscured by the adjacent Skateway freestanding sign. Mr. Reynolds described the dimensions of the freestanding sign and felt the 10 inch letters would be readable from a 300-350 foot distance. Counci]~nsn Hudson indicated he did not favor a marquis sign listing the names of n~mero~s tenants which may be illegible to passing motorists. He stated he was not concerned about the variaRce aspect, because of the need to attract business to the center, but he expressed concern over the character of the free- standing sign. Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the variance application. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition. The Council and applicant discussed the possibility of reducing the sign area. Mr. Reynolds stated that elimination of the bottom eight tenant signs would total a sign area of about 216 square feet. Councilwoman Evans stated she did not favor variances from the Sign Ordinance and felt it provided a stable community standard. She felt the variance would set a bad precedent and stated the fact that the property is not located on a main arterial is characteristic of other commercial properties throughout the City. She stated she objected to the sign size and she s~ggested that there are other means to publicize the shopping center. The remaining Council- members spoke in favor of the variance procedure for dealing with exceptional circumstances. Councilwoman MacLain felt an area of 216 square feet as suggested by the applicant was a better alternative. Mayor Rowan also suggested reducing the sign area to approximately 180 square feet by eliminating four signs from the bottom. Councilman Hudson felt the proposed sign did not comport with the design and character of the overall development. He indicated he was not concerned over the size based on the scale of the development. Mr. Reynolds suggested that the Council grant approval of the sign area contingent upon another design. He expressed support to a reduction in the sign area. Council- man Hudson suggested continuing the matter because of a lack of consensus of the Council. Councilman Hudson moved to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting. Councilman Hudson felt there was a need to identify the shopping center and that the Cinnamon Square logo on the sign would accomplish this. He did not feel the individual tenant signs would draw attention from Valley View to the center. Mr. Reynolds stated that according to studies the 10 inch letters are readable from 300 feet, and he felt that any sign is better than none for retail merchants. He asked that the Council make a determination tonight which he would abide by. -5- June 25, 1979 Councilwoman Evans stated she objected to large, obtrusive signs littering the street. She felt the proposed sign was too large and out of scale and she felt approval could constitute a special privilege. The motion to continue the hearing was not seconded. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor Rowan to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the freestanding sign for Cinnamon Square in modified form, subject to the elimination of four tenant copy signs for a total area of 180 square feet, and to recommend that the applicant consider changing the overall design of the sign: RESOLUTION NO. 2119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO ALLOW A FREESTANDING SIGN OF GREATER HEIGHT AND AREA THAN THAT ALLOWED BY ORDINANCE. Councilman Hudson felt removal of a portion of the sign would not serve much purpose and that if the sign was justified by the needs of the center then it should be approved as proposed by the applicant. Mr. Reynolds stated that removing four signs was preferable to removing eight. He agreed with reducing the sign area but felt the letter size and overall height should be maintained. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: MacLain & Rowan NOES: 1COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans ABSENT: 1COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson RECESS: Mayor Rowan called a recess at 8:25 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:30 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent. Mayor Rowan noted that the Council did not make a motion to close the previous public hearing and, bearing no objections, he ordered the public hearing closed on Variance #79-1. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: MacLain & Rowan NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson PUBLIC HEARING RE: ALLOCATION OF THE 1979-80 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS: Mayor Rowan opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. The City Manager presented a report dated June 21 which transmitted a copy of the minutes of the public hearing held by the City Manager on April 30, 1979 at which time no objections were presented to the City Manager's recommendation that $215,000 of Fedaral Revenue Sharing funds be allocated for the operating expenses of the Police Department. Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the proposed allocation of the Revenue Sharing funds. There was no one wishing to speak in favor or in opposition. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson to close the public hearing and approve the City Manager's recommendation that $215,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be allocated for operating expenses of the Cypress Police Department. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEM_BERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF THE 1979-80 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT: report. Mayor Rowan opened the public hearing and asked for the staff --6-- City Council Minutes June 25, 1979~e~827 The City Manager presented a report dated June 22 which provided an overview of the proposed 1979-80 District budget. Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to adoption of the budget. There was no one wishing to speak in support or in opposition. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to close the public hearing and adopt the 1979-80 budget, including the Appendix, for the Cypress Recreation and Park District as submitted by the District Manager. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo With regard to Item #8 which was removed from the Consent Calendar concerning authorization to attend the annual conference of the League of California Cities, the City Manager reported that the Council received the invitation to the con- ference which will be held September 22-25 in San Francisco and the registration fee is $50.00. He stated the conference will be one day shorter than previous conferences and there are funds in the budget for the Council's attendance. Mr. Lou Santo, 4597 Everest Circle, Cypress, inquired about the nature of the conference and what benefits a taxpayer would gain by having one or more members of the Council attend the conference. The Councilmembers described the benefits of attending the conference and indicated it provided an opportunity for local government officials to meet and formulate policies in dealing with the State and Federal governments and on important legislative issues of state-wide concern. Fhe Council indicated that the amount of information presented on proposed legis- !etlon and financial and environmental issues makes the conference worthwhile and becaus~ the sessions are often held concurrently it is beneficial for several Councilmembers to attend. The Council noted that Councilwoman MacLain will be participating in the conference as President of the Orange County Division of the League. The Council estimated the cost of participation at $350 per person which does not include personal expenses incurred by their attendance at the conference. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the public should be educated with regard to the problems facing local government. He suggested that a maximum limit should be placed on expenditures for attendance at the conference. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson that the City Council authorize the attendance of the City Council Members at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco on September 22-25, 1979 and that reimbursement be made for all actual and necessary expenses. The Councilmembers indicated that there is a policy on what expenditures are allowed to be reimbursed and that their expenditure records relating to conferences are available for public review at City Hall. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE 1979-80 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated June 22 which summarized the 1979-80 City budget documents. Councilwoman Evans stated her only exception to the budget was the elimination of the School Resource Officer and she requested a staff report regarding the possibility of including this program in the budget. The City Councilmembers agreed to direct staff to prepare a report on this matter for the next regular meeting. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve the 1979-80 City budget and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: --7-- City Council Minutes June 25, 1979 RESOLUTION NO. 2120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1979 AND FIXING THE LIMITATION OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo RECESS: The Mayor called a recess at 9:17 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:25 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent. CONSIDERATION OF SELF-FUNDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report dated June 21 which described a proposal for a self-funded Workers' Compensation Program through the Orange County Cities Risk Management Authority. The staff recommended that the City participate in the program which would represent a cost savings from the present State Fund program. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson that the Council authorize participation in the OCCRMA Workers' Compensation Self-funding Program and authorize the expenditure of funds for the various expenses and insurance costs as outlined in the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNC1LMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITIZENS' COMMITTEE OPPOSING EXPANSION OF THE AIR ACTIVITIES AT THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER~ LOS ALAMITOS: The City ~anager presented a report dated June 22 which indicated that the City Councils of several western Orange County cities were considering the establishment of the citizens' committee, and Councilman Hudson requested this item on the agenda. Councilman Hudson stated the expansion of air activities at Los Alamitos was a critical issue and he reported he would be collecting signatures on a petition in August to present to the Board of Supervisors and SCAG. He stated the reports of the Board and SCAG on airport needs would be considered by the Board in three or four months and be felt the western Orange County cities should organize and inform the community about this issue. The Council also commented on Cal-Trans' position in this matter and felt it should be addressed. it was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Evans that the City Council organize a citizens' committee to oppose expansion of the air activi- ties at the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated June 22 indicating that the two incumbents and ten previously interviewed applicants were interested in serving on the Commission. The City Council agreed to direct staff to advertise for additional applicants and to conduct the interviews at a Council meeting in August when the entire Council can be present. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve the Warrant List for War- rants #52358 through #52471 in the total amount of $478,354.80. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo -8- City Council Minutes June 25, 1979 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS AD HOC COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager presented a report dated June 21 which suggested that the Council consider scheduling a Joint meeting with the ad hoc committee. The City Council agreed to continue this matter until they receive the information from the ad hoc committee which they had previously requested. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: Acting as the ex officio board of directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, it was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #9320 through #9351 in the total amount of $27,550.88. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo In regard to Item #33, Consideration of Agreement for the Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel to the Los Alamitos Police Department, the City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated June 25 which indicated that the City of Cypress received approval for an additional gasoline allocation and now has the capacity to sell gasoline to the Los Alamitos Police Department. Staff recommended approval of the agreement providing that the quantity of gasoline sold to Los Alamitos ~s limited to the amount of the additional allocation. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLatn to approve the agreement for the sale of motor vehicle fuel to the Los Alamitos Police Department with the restrictions as outlined in the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan None Lacayo ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, reported on his favorable experience in riding a moped on the bicycle trail along the San Gabriel River channel and stated mopeds can be a safe and economical means of transportation. He reported that moped riding is prohibited on the bike trail and he felt this was an under-use of the facility. He requested the Council's assistance to determine if the bike trail can be opened for moped riding. The City Council requested that staff investigate this matter and prepare a report for their consideration. Mr. Robert Eames, the new manager of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, was introduced. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Rowan called an Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. for matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 10:25 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent. It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unani- mously carried to cancel the July 9 Council meeting, due to the fact that several Council members will be on vacation and the lack of agenda items. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Rowan adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. to Monday, July 2, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. at 5220 Dresden Circle for a meeting with Congressman Patterson. ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE C%TY OF CYPRESS -9-