Minutes 2000-04-24, 79
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
APRIL 24, 2000
A regular meeting of the cypress city Council was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by
Mayor Piercy in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Keenan, Sondhl; Mayor Pro Tern McGilI, Mayor Piercy
ABSENT: Councllmember MCCOy
Also present were Interim City Manager Richard Storey, City Attorney Wynder, and
staffmembers Liu, DeCarlo, Cultural Arts Commissioner English, Jewell Tolken, and
International City Theatre (ICT) representatives Diane Jacoby, Alex Bellehumeur, and
Shashln Desai.
A workshop was presented to the City council by representatives of the
International City Theatre. Their programs and services, many of which are oriented
toward children, were discussed, and the support of the City of Cypress was requested.
Long Beach-based ICT is planning on expanding their program, and Cypress is belng
targeted as the first city outside of Long Beach with which ICT would like to be
associated. The nature of the association would be flexible, and geared toward mutual
benefit between ICT and the City of Cypress. Any financial arrangements would be
administered through a third party.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOY ARRIVED AT 5:40 P.M.
At the close of the presentation, concern about competition between a program
offered by ICT and Cypress Community Theater's productions was expressed by Jewell
Tolken. Paula English of the Cultural Arts Commission and the ICT representatives
attempted to allay her fears; commenting that the two theater groups would enhance
and complement each other.
WORKSHOP/CLOSED SESSION:
At 6:23 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting, to enable the Council to convene in
Closed Session in the Council Chamber Conference Room to discuss the following
agendized'items: (1) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CaI. Govt. Code ,~54957.6) A.qency
Negotiator: RiChard Storey; Employee Organization: Cypress Police Officers Association
(2) Conference with Le.qal Counsel - Existin.q Litigation (CaLGovt. Code §54956.9[a]) Sal
Hassan v. City of Cypress OCSC Case No. 814934; (3) Conference with Le,cjal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation (CaI. Govt. Code ,~54956.9[b])- Number of Cases: One. and (4) Public
EmDIovee Appointment (CaLGovt. Code ,~54957) - Title: City Clerk.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
PRESENT:
Piercy.
Councilmembers Keenan, McCoy, Sondhl; Mayor Pro Tern McGill, Mayor
Also present were Interim City Manager Storey, City Attorney Wynder,
staffmembers Liu, Sinn, Angus, Hensley and DeCarlo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember McCoy.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor presented an "Arbor Day" Proclamation and Publicly recognized the
following tree donors, whose representatives were presented with wooden plaques by
Brian Sunley, President of the Frlends of Cypress Recreation & Parks: Jim and Cindy Latsch
- software Design Group, Inc.; President of the Woman's Club of Cypress; Cypress Public
Library; The Aljlan Family - in memory of Martl Aljian; the Cypress Senior Citizen's Club,
Inc.; Alan ROa - Alan ROa Storage Yard; Cypress Senior Citizens Commission; cypress
Sunshine Club; Ella Barker - "Happy Birthday, Granny" - the Dumas Family; Cypress Twirlers;
the Glenn Family -Sean, Carri and Chanelle; the St. Irenaeus Home and School ASSOCiation;
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the Montessori Children's House; the Clinton-Stefferud Family; Vessels Elementary - Red
Ribbon Week, 1999; and Mayor Anna Plercy.
Linda Romero of the California Department of Forestry also presented the Mayor
with a "Tree City USA" plaque.
A proclamation in recognition of "Fire Service Recognition Day" was presented to
Battalion Chief John Demonaco by the Mayor.
The Mayor also presented Resolutions of Commendation to the "Untouchables"
Girls Under 10 Soccer Team - AYSO 1999-2000 Tri-Sectlonal Champions.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP AGENDA:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop and Closed Session Agenda items
discussed earlier in the evening.
The Interim City Manager advised that the City Council had met for a Workshop
regarding the International City Theater Group. Representatives of that organization
provided details regarding their programs, and requested the support of the City in their
efforts to expand. ICT wants to be designated as the official theater of the city of
Cypress. The workshop was of an informational nature, and no action was taken by the
Council.
The City Attorney advised that following the Workshop, the Council convened in
Closed Session. At that time, an additional item had been added to the Closed Session
agenda; an existing Workers' Compensation case, SDernak v. City of Cypress, Workers'
Compensation Appeals Board Case NO. VNO 0297207 and 0320561. Because of time
constraints, only four items were heard of the five items on the agenda.
In reference to the pending litigation to which the City is a party, the City
Attorney rendered a privileged and confidential status report regarding the status of
Hassan v. City of cypress. The city Attorney recommended a strategy to pursue in this
litigation, which was unanimously authorized by the Council.
The Community Development Director and the City Attorney provided a privileged
and confidential closed session report regarding one pending code enforcement action.
The Council then unanimously authorized the City Attorney's office to initiate a code
enforcement action In that case.
The City Attorney reported that the Interim Clty Manager reported to the Council
regarding a finalist for the position of city Clerk. The City Council then authorized the
interim City Manager to make an offer of full-time employment to the finalist City Clerk
candidate.
The City Attorney reported that the Closed Session item regarding collective
bargaining with the Cypress Police Officers ASSociation will be held at the conclusion of
the regular meeting.
NO further actions were taken nor solicited during the Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
SPEAKING ONCE.)
LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER,
Mayor Piercy asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting agenda to come forward.
Louie Giampapa of the Cypress High School Athletic Boosters first approached the
podium. Mr. Giampapa stated that 16 different organizations participated in the annual
Clnco de Mayo Celebration, and he urged the Council to support the request made by the
Boosters in Agenda Item No. 13.
Paula English of the Cultural Arts Commission next addressed the Council. Mrs.
English reminded everyone that Cypress' Annual Cultural Arts Week begins on Sunday,
April 30, 2000. Mrs. English also itemized a list of events scheduled during that week.
Next to come forward were Darlene Allen and John Hall, Conductor, Cypress Pops
Orchestra. MS. Allen advised that the Concerts on the Green were beginning their 12th
season. Mr. Hall advised that some of the musical offerings scheduled would Include the
Southern California Mormon Choir presenting their program called, "Liberty." Also
included in future concerts were Gershwln's "Rhapsody in Blue" and some compositions of
Hoagy Carmichael.
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David Wade of the Cypress High School uCheer Program" nex~ came forward. Mr.
Wade also requested that the Council consider the Athletic Booster's request (Item 13)
favorably. He mentioned the great need for the funds generated by the Cinco de Mayo
event.
Bob Montgomery, Cypress Pony Baseball, also asked the Council to favorably
consider the request made in Agenda Item 13.
Ellen Crooks of Cypress next spoke, and read a letter from Jewell Tolken requesting
support for the Cypress Athletic Boosters from the Council.
Nick Eighmy, Cypress resident, also spoke on behalf of the Boosters, requesting the
Council to donate the security requested In Agenda Item 13.
Mary MClver and a female associate also approached the podium. They urged the
Council to grant the BOOSters' request in Item 13.
Harriet White of Cypress Pop Warner Football also asked the Council to grant the
Boosters' request.
Ellen Crooks of Cypress again approached the podium, and personally requested
that the Council provide security for the Clnco de Mayo event.
Councilmember Keenan announced that cartoonist Phil Yeh, who travels around
the world drawing murals for a literacy project, will be painting an Orange County
Transportation Authorib/ Bus on Thursday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday,
April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The public is invited to this event, which will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The painted bus will be featured on Sunday at the beginning of Cypress Festival of the
Arts Week.
Councilmember MCCOy reminded everyone that he is attending the FBI Academy
in Virginia until June 16, 2000. Because of this, he is not always able to attend every City
Council meeting that is scheduled. A public hearlng on the Environmental Impact Report
for the City's skate facility at Veterans Park is on the agenda for the meeting of May 22,
2000, which is one of the meetings he will be unable to attend. Therefore,
Councilmember McCoy asked the City Council to defer its consideration of this item until
the second meeting in June, 2000, so that he can be present at the time it is considered.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by
the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem McGIII requested that Item 5(c) be pulled from the Consent
Calendar, and Councilmember McCoy requested that Items 7 and 11 be pulled.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern MCGill and seconded by Councilmember
Sondhi to approve Items I through 5b, 6, and 8 through 10 of the Consent Calendar, with
Councilmember McCoy abstaining on the approval of the April 7, 2000, and April 10, 2000,
minutes because of his absences from the meetings, and Councilmember McGill
abstaining from Consent Item No. 11 because of his association with the cypress BOys and
Girls Club. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNClLMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGilI, Piercv
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 1. Approval of City Council Minutes of the Special Meeting of APril 7.
2000, and the Regular Meeting of April 10, 2000.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Special
Meeting of April 7, 2000, and the Regular Meeting of April 10, 2000, as submitl:ed, with
Councilmember McCOy abstaining due to his absences from the meetings.
Item NO. 2. MOtion tO Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutlon~
Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Readlnq.
Item No. 3. Proclaimin.q May. 2000. as "Clean Air MOnth" in the City of Cypress.
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May, 2000,
as "Clean Air Month" in the City of O/press.
item NO. 4. Proclaiming May 5, 2000, as "Peace Officers' Memorial Day" and the
Week of May 14 - 20, 2000, as "Police Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 5,
2000, as "Peace Officers' Memorial Dav" and the week of May 14-20, 2000, as "Police Week"
in the City of o/press.
Item No. 5. Approval of Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-07, Request
to Construct a New Leasing Office Building and Three Arbors for an Apartment Complex,
Located at 9950 Juanita Street; Approval of Design Review Committee Permit NO. 2000-08,
Request to Approve a Sign Pro.qram for the cypress Technology Center, LOCated North of
Plaza Drive, Between Walker Street and Valley View Street
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles
as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit Nos. 2000-07 and 2000-08, with
conditions:
ResOlUtion NO. 5222
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress
Approving Design Review Committee Permit NO. 2000-07, with Conditions
ResOlUtion NO. 5223
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress
Approving Design Review Committee Permit NO. 2000-08, with Conditions
Item No. 6. Approval of 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program General Plan
Consistency Findinq.
Recommendation: That the City Council make the finding that the 2000-2001
FiSCal Year Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City of Cypress General
P~an 1993 Update, as required by caI. Govt. Code §65103(0.
Item No. 8. AdOption of Resolution Establishing the City/District's Records
Retention/Destruction Policy.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex officio governing
Board Of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, establishing the City/District's records retention and destruction
policv.
Resolution No. 5224
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
o/press Recreation and Park District, a Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress,
Establishing the City/District's Records Retention and Destruction Policy
Item No. 9. Review of Investment Program for the Month of March, 2000.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item NO. 10. Acceptance of Cash Donations and the Appropriation of Funds for
Awards 'For the Cable Commission's Video Contest.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) Formally accept the cash donations,
in the amount of $440, from the various sponsors to the City's General Fund, and increase
the estimated revenues (Account NO. 3713-11) by $440; and (2) Appropriate $440 to the
Cable TV & Technology Commission Account No. 4104-11-107-01 from the General Fund to
utilize as awards to various school winners selected for this year's Video Contest.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 5(c). Approval of Design Review commit:tee Permit No. 2000-09, Request
to construct a Shared-Parkin.q LOt, Located at 10900 Valley View Street.
The Mavor Pro Tern requested clarification of the landscape plan for the project.
The Community Development Director advised him that the plan was conceptual only at
this point, and that a detailed landscape plan will be submitted bV the applicant prior to
commencement of construction.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McGill and seconded by Councilmember
Sondhl that the City Council approve Design Review Committee Permit NO. 2000-09,
Request to Construct a Shared Parking Lot, Located at 10900 Valley View Street, with
conditions.
Resolution NO. 5225
A Resolution of the City Council of the CIty Of Cypress
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-09, with Conditions
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNClLMEMBERS: Keenan, MCCOy, Sondhi, MCGiII, Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 7. AdOption of the 2000-2007 Capital Improvement Program for the City
of Cypress and the cypress Recreation and Park District.
Councilmember McCoy asked Mr. DeCarlo where the property was located In
regard to the park plan purchase. The Interim City Manager interjected that the Capital
Improvement Program showed a set-aside of funds earmarked for the purchase of land
on the north side of the city. The City's General Plan Indicated that a park will be
installed on the north side of the City with funds from the Olson Company's Cypress Walk
Development, but no actual location for the park has been determined yet.
A motion was made by Councilmember McCoy and seconded by Councilmember
Keenan that the City Council, and acting as the ex off/cio governing Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, formally adopt the city of Cypress/Cypress
Recreation and Park District Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2000-2007.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNClLMEMBERS: Keenan, MCCoy, Sondhi, McGill, Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item NO. 11. Approval of Request of Waiver of Fees from the Boys and Girls Club
of Cypress, for the Use of the Arnold/Cypress Park Multipurpose Room for a Summer
Youth Program, June 15, 2000, through August 30, 2000.
Councilmember McCoy had pulled thls item from the Consent Calendar to
determine If the residents of Cypress were given a discount for participating in this
program, since the City was donating the space. He was informed by Jim Miley of the
Boys and Girls Club that the program was structured to allow those who could not afford
to pay to attend for free, and charged a fee of $10 per day for those who could afford to
pay. Mr. Mlley also said that the majority of those who attended at no charge were
residents of Cypress.
A motion was made by Councilmember Keenan, seconded by Councilmember
MCCOy, and carried by the following roll call vote that the City Council, acting as the ex
officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve
the request by the Boys and Girls Club of Cypress for a waiver of fees for use of the
Arnold/Cypress Park Multipurpose Room from June 15, 2000, to August $0, 2000:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: I COUNClLMEMBER: MCGill
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER,
UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCID.
12. Public Hearing Regarding AoDroval of City's Workplan Objectives for Fiscal
Year 2000-2001.
The staff report for this item was presented by June LIu, ASSistant to the City
Manager. Ms. Liu reminded the Council that during a workshop with the City's Executive
staff held on March 6, 2000, the City's Strategic Plan was brought up-to-date, and new
objectives were added to the Workplan for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. If the Council chooses
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tO approve those objectives, they will, in combination with the city's Capital
Improvement Program, constitute the City's Workplan for the coming year.
Each identified Strategic Objective ls categorized within one of slx goals identified
in 1998 as part of the City's Strategic Plan. Fiscal Year 2000-2001 is the final year of the
three-year period in which the goals of the Strategic Plan are to be met.
If the Council decides to adopt the proposed Workplan, no commitment of funds
is made at this time. Upon adoption of the FisCal Year 2000-2001 Total Operating BUdget,
appropriations for the projects will be made.
The staff recommendation is that the City Council approve the proposed Strategic
Objectives in the development of the City's Annual Workplan for staff to complete in
FisCal Year 2000-2001.
Following staff's presentation, Mayor Plercy opened the public hearing.
NO comments were offered, and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Keenan remarked on the past public Input received regarding the
proposed WOrk Plan, and commented that it set some ambitious goals. The Community
Development Director responded that while some of the goals were ambitious, they were
also realistic and would be worked on until completed. In response to a question by
Councilmember Sondhi, Mrs. Angus responded that City staff was presently working on a
sign ordinance that would regulate slgnage on Lincoln Avenue. Mayor Pro Tern McGill
mentioned his pleasure at the efforts expended by City staff in enhancing existing
housing stock in the City.
A motion was made by Councllmember MCCOy and seconded by Councilmember
Sondhi that the City Council approve the proposed Strategic Objectives in the
development of the city's Annual Workplan for staff to complete in Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill, Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
13. Request for Direct Funding by Cypress High School Athletic Boosters for
security for the Cinco de Mayo Fundralser.
The staff report for this item was presented to the City Council by June Liu,
Assistant to the City Manager.
Ms. Liu advised the Council that over the past four years, the Cypress High SchOol
Athletic Boosters have held a Cinco de Mayo fundraising event, which involves 15 local
non-profit groups. A request to waive facility rental fees, provide in-kind services and
employee overtime, for a value of $4,400, was approved at the City Council Meeting held
on March 13, 2000.
On April 11TM, the Boosters submitted another request for direct funding, to cover
the cost of services of four security officers obtained for the event. The value for these
services is an additional $448.00. Because the Boosters are planning to serve alcoholic
beverages at the event, security officers are a requirement under the Community center
Facility Use Policy. The BOOSters are claiming that paying for these security services
would result in their losing money on the event.
In the previous year, police management personnel volunteered their time to
provide the security services. AS this would equal an amount in the range of $1,664-
$2,240, exclusive of fringe benefits, staff is not recommending the provision of Cypress
officers through in-kind services.
Because no funds have been budgeted for this purpose, and because the provision
of direct funding of securib/services for events at which alcohol is served will set a
precedent for similar requests from other non-profit organizations, staff does not
recommend direct funding for the request submitted by the Cypress High Athletic
Boosters.
Councilmember Keenan agreed with the staff recommendation to deny this
request, observing that granting it would set an undesirable precedent. He said the only
reason security was required was because of the Boosters' decision to serve alcohol at the
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event. Councilmember Keenan suggested that alternative to the Boosters' being
supported by the taxpayers, they (1) have each of the participating groups pay an
additional $30.00, which would adequately cover the cost of the security; (2) increase the
cover charge from $2.00 to $3.00; (3) have the theater pay one-half of the security cost
and the groups the remaining half; or (4) find a sponsor or sponsors to contribute the
cost of the security.
Following further discussion among the Councilmembers, however, the consensus
of the Council was that the benefits to the city engendered by the groups involved far
outweigh any negative results from providing this support.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McGIII, seconded by Councilmember McCoy,
and carried by the following roll call vote that the Clty council approve the direct funding
request and authorize the allocation of $448 to the Cypress High Athletic BOOsters from
the City's General Fund:
AYES: 4 COUNClLMEMBERS: MCCOy, Sondhi, McGilI, Piercy
NOES: I COUNClLMEMBER: Keenan
ABSENT: 0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
14. Approval of Commercial Warrant List for warrant Nos. 42619-42866.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McGill, seconded by Councilmember MCCOy
and carried by the following roll call vote (with Councilmember Keenan abstaining on
Warrant Nos. 42894, 43021 and 43029) to approve the City of cypress Commercial Warrant
List for Warrant Nos. 42867-43052 In the amount of $1,284,299.49:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCOy, Sondhi, McGilI, Piercv
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS:
Governing Board of Directors.
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio
15. ADDroval Of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance by the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, of a Tax and Revenue Antlclpation Note for an Amount Not tO Exceed
$2,000,000.
The staff report for this item was presented by Recreation & Parks Director Marvin
Decarlo. Mr. DeCarlo advised that the Cypress Recreation and Parks District experiences an
operating cash flow deficit each year, until the property taxes are collected in December
and April. The deficit is usually covered by delayed billings from the City for maintenance
services or use of cash that is designated for other purposes.
In preparation for this temporary deficit, staff's recommendation is that the
Recreation and Parks District issue a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) obta(ned
through a statewlde pooled TRAN program. It is estimated that the amount of the TRAN
will be $1,000,000.
Mr. DeCarlo explained that TRANs are short-term obligations issued bV local
governments to provide funds in anticipation of temporary cash flow deficits resulting
from timing differences between collection of property tax receipts and disbursements.
Mr. DeCarlo added that the TRANs program recommended bV staff is offered by
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), which would
reduce the costs generated by the District issuing its own TRAN. Some of the benefits of
participating in the program offered by the Authority include lower insurance costs and a
streamlined Issuance process. If the Council authorizes the Recreation and Parks District
tO participate in this program, authorization must be made at the City Council meeting of
April 14, as CSCDA has imposed a deadline of April 28, 2000, for submittal of the
application.
Resolution No. 196
A Resolution of the City council of the City of Cypress,
Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, a Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing and Approving the Borrowing of Funds for Fiscal Year 2000-2001;
the Entering Into an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement; the Issuance and Sale of a 2000-2001 Tax and Revenue
Anticipation Note Therefor and Participation in the California communities
Cash Flow Financing Program
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The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNClLMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill, Piercy
None
None
REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters NOt on the Agenda.
Paula English, Cypress Cultural Arts Commission, sald she had noted that cash
donations were given as prizes in the recent Cable TV Commission's Video Contest. She
said the policy in the past had been not to accept cash donations, and asked if that had
been changed. She noted it would be very helpful to her Commission if that were the
case.
Allan Crowder, Cypress resident, spoke next. Mr. Crowder claimed it would be
"common courtesy" for the Council to grant Councllmember MCCOV'S request to defer the
public hearing on the Environmental Impact RepOrt for the skate facility until the time he
had requested.
WRll-FEN COMMUNICATIONS:
For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
RECESS:
At 9:17 p.m., Mayor Piercy recessed the meeting, to enable the Council to
reconvene in Closed Session to discuss the remaining agendized item: Collective
Bargaining with the Cypress Police Officers Association, as previously noted. The City
Council authorized the Interim city Manager to present the Council's offer to the
ASSOCiation.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. to Monday, May 1, 2000, at 5:30
p.m. in the Board Room, west wing of City Hall, for a workshop regarding the City's Non-
Profit Organization Contribution Grant Requests.
I~[AYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS~,i/'
ATTEST:
ClT~CL[~RK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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