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Minutes 2000-09-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD September 25, 2000 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Mayor Anna Piercy in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem McGill, Mayor Piercy ABSENT: Council Member McCoy Also present were City Manager Importuna, Assistant City Attorney Slater, and staff members Alice Angus, Marvin DeCarlo, June Liu, Jeff Sinn, and Richard Storey. The City Clerk presented a Workshop to discuss revising the City Council Agenda format. The City Clerk presented a draft of the proposed, revised City Council Agenda, and discussed the rationale behind the proposed revisions. The City Clerk also presented and discussed the use of action minutes for City Council meetings, a draft Resolution establishing the order of business at City Council meetings, and a flowchart of the Council Agenda process. The consensus of the Council was to approve the new Council Agenda format with further changes as discussed, and to prepare Council minutes in a modified, hybrid form of descriptive and action minutes. The Assistant to the City Manager discussed and answered questions regarding the printing and distribution of the City Newsletter, and possible revisions to be made. The Recreation Services Manager shared and discussed samples of other cities' newsletters, and also gave an overview of the proposed changes to the City of Cypress newsletter. The consensus of the Council was to update and enhance the newsletter to include an increase in size. Staff will bring back suggested revisions to Council at a later date. Mayor Piercy recessed the workshop at 6:12 p.m. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6), Agency negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Organization: Cypress Police Officers Association. Council Member McCoy arrived at 6:32 p.m. 7:00 P.M. SESSION: The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Piercy. PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, Mc Coy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem McGill, Mayor Piercy ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Importuna, Assistant City Attorney Slater, and staff members Angus, DeCarlo, Liu, Sinn, Storey and Weuve. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Keenan. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem McGill. PRESENTATION: Mayor Piercy introduced Dr. Janice Billings, Superintendent, Anaheim Union High School District, who presented an update on Student Achievement and activities, with an overview of the Mission and Goals of the District. She reported that Cypress High School was the fifth highest in Orange County in Math SAT scores. The District scores in Math on the SAT, for the forth consecutive year, are higher than the state and the nation. She also reported that last year, students in the District earned $9.5 million in scholarships. A graduate survey found that 62% of District graduates are attending college full-time, 10% are working and going to school part time, 6% are attending vocational programs, and 3 ~% enter the military. The District drop out rate is approximately 1%. There are 2,554 District employees, with 1,198 being certificated, and 1,356 classified. Dr. Billings stated that she is very proud of the partnership the District has with the City of Cypress. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP AGENDA: The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The Assistant City Attorney reported that the Council met and conferred regarding the status of negotiations between the Cypress Police Officers Association and the City, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. The City Council gave direction with respect to further negotiations, and no further action was solicited or taken with respect to this item. The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Manager advised that the Council discussed two items during the Workshop Session. Staff brought to the Council proposed revisions and suggestions for improvement to the City Council Agenda to make meetings more efficient. The Council gave direction to staff, and staff will prepare a Resolution indicating the Council Agenda revisions for the Council to adopt in a forthcoming Council meeting. In addition, the City Manager advised that the vendor that the City currently contracts with to print the City Newsletter would no longer be able to provide their service. Staff suggested alternatives to the Council for a new format, and suggestions for the cost of reproducing the document. Staff will come back to Council with an improved newsletter that will contain Park & Recreation schedules and programs. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.) Mayor Piercy asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting Agenda to come forward. Mary Mclver, 4523 Middlebury Circle, Cypress, came forward to speak on behalf of the Woman's Club of Cypress, regarding Agenda Item #17. She discussed the two fundraisers currently budgeted. The Woman's Club would also like to hold an International Festival in Cypress, but the new Club officers failed to budget for the fee. She stated that the monies raised from these fundraisers go back to the City in the form of scholarships, D.A.R.E. programs, Park & Recreation needs, etc. JoAnne West, 9375 Cambridge Street, Cypress, the current President of the Woman's Club, next approached the podium, stating her concern regarding Agenda Item #17. She also discussed the programs and projects provided by the Woman's Club that benefit the City, and asked the Council for approval of waiver of the fee. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 Judith Eighmy, 9632 Glenbrook Street, Cypress, next approached the podium, regarding the towing contract up for renewal (Agenda Item # 1). She stated that Cypress Auto Tow towed all the cars at no charge during the last rainy season flooding. She stated that she feels that this illustrates their commitment and dedication to the community. She stated that she feels it is crucial to keep business in the City of Cypress and, therefore, renew the contract with Cypress Auto Tow. Mark Venturis, 8774 La Salle, Cypress, next approached the podium, regarding street improvements to Cypress Acres. He discussed the redevelopment area and the lack of sidewalks in his neighborhood. He stated that he feels that a Council workshop session is needed to discuss implementing a $2 million dollar bond to complete the street improvement project. Mayor Pro Tern McGill asked the City Manager to research and verify the information that Mr. Venturis provided. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Item No. 1 CONTINUATION OF AWARD OF VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICE CONTRACT: The Director of Finance and Administrative Services presented the staff report, which indicated that the City contracts with a towing company to provide City-initiated vehicle towing and storage services in instances of accidents, parking violations, vehicle asset seizures, etc. At the August 14, 2000, City Council meeting, it was requested that staff return with three options. At the September 11, 2000, City Council meeting, these three options were discussed, and the Council continued the item for discussion at tonight's meeting. Staff recommendation is that the City Council approve the award of contract for City-initiated Vehicle Towing and Storage Services from one of the following three options: 1) Exclusive Provider, or; 2) Pure Rotation of Vendors, or; 3) Hierarchy Rotation of Vendors. Council Member McCoy asked the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to explain the comments made by Mr. C's towing, in reference to an accusation that Cypress Auto Tow was not charging the agreed upon contractual dollar amount. The Director of Finance and Administrative Services reported that he audited the invoices that were in question and found them to be correct, as they were all for voluntary tows. In review, the Police Department checked the CHP 180 forms, which are completed when there is an involuntary tow, and verified that these were all voluntary tows. The City only has control over the fees charged for involuntary tows. Cypress Auto Tow did not breach the contract with the City, as a voluntary tow is a contract with the owner of the vehicle. Captain Weuve responded to Council Member McCoy that the Police Department had checked over 200 invoices from Cypress Auto Tow, and found them all to be in order. Council Member Keenan stated that he embraces change, and feels the opposite is a fear of new things. He made reference to other positive changes that have occurred in the City, and stated that change is good in learning and succeeding. He also stated that he feels a sign should be posted at the contract-awarded towing business stating the rates for involuntary tows and storage, and to contact the City if the business charges an amount different as posted. Mayor Pro Tern McGill stated that he received comments from several residents asking why the Iow bidder was not awarded the contract in this instance. He reiterated that the City does not pay anything for this contract, and therefore, it can be awarded to any qualified bidder. He also feels a compliance audit should be included in the contract to be paid for by the vendor. He stated that he is appreciative of the process and deliberation which has taken place, but has weighed the issues and believes that the Police Department is the main customer of the service. Captain Weuve clarified for Council Member Sondhi the difference between involuntary and voluntary tows. She restated her opposition to a monopoly and stated that the City Council has never given preferential treatment to any other Cypress business. She feels CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 this will open the door for consideration of other businesses. She stated that she supports a competitive pure rotation tow contract. Council Member McCoy stated that the Police Department is the primary user of the service, and the Council should consider their opinion on the issue. He feels that the Council should support businesses in Cypress. It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McGill to award the contract for City-Initiated Vehicle Towing and Storage Services to Cypress Auto Tow, with a change in response time from 15 minutes to 10 minutes; and that Cypress Auto Tow will be subject to a compliance audit, to be made at a time so specified by the City, and to be paid for by the vendor. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 NOES: 2 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGilI, and Piercy Keenan, Sondhi None CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calenda?' 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. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McGill, to approve the Consent Calendar, Items No. 2 through 14. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None Item No. 2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2000. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2000 as submitted, with Council Member McCoy abstaining due to his absence at the meeting. Item No. 3: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item No. 4: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2000, AS "NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH," AND OCTOBER 20, 2000, AS "NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 2000, as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month", and October 20, 2000, as "National Mammography Day" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2000, AS "RED RIBBON MONTH," AND OCTOBER 21-28, 2000, AS "RED RIBBON WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 2000, as "Red Ribbon Month," and October 21-28, 2000, as "Red Ribbon Week" in the City of Cypress. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 Item No. 6: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2-6 2000, AS "RIDESHARE WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 2-6, 2000, as "Rideshare Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 8-14 2000, AS "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 8-14, 2000, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-26, A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND ADD NEON ACCENT LIGHTING TO THE PROPOSED WENDY'S RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 5970 CORPORATE AVENUE IN THE PC-5 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-26 - with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5301 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-26 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-31, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 11566 JAVA STREET IN THE RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMILY ZONE. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-31 - with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5302 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-31 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 10: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-95-970 with the Orange County Transportation Authority and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION INCREASE. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading of the Ordinance, which will adjust the City Council monthly compensation for the year 1999 by $28 and 2000 by $30 to a new salary level of $621/month, effective January 1, 2001, as provided for by the Cypress City Code and State Law. Item No. 12: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2000. Recommendation: Receive and file. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 CARRYOVER OF APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the City Council: Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2000-2001 for the carryover items as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as follows: 11 General Fund $ 279,177 15 Capital Projects Fund $1,944,786 22 Special Gas Tax Fund $ 836,018 25 Lighting District Fund $ 6,016 35 Civic Center Redevelopment Fund $ 6,327 36 Low and Moderate Housing Fund $ 168,903 37 Lincoln Ave. Redevelopment Fund $ 285,745 38 Race Track Redevelopment Fund $ 6,129 39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund $ 14,342 40 AB 276 Fund $ 3,516 76 Central Services Fund $ 25,716 90 Capital Replacement Fund $ 599,049 TOTAL $4,175,724 Authorize the transfer of funds to support continuing appropriations in Fiscal Year 2000-01 as listed below: FROM TO AMOUNT 11 General Fund 12 Rec & Park District $ 59,588 11 General Fund 15 Capital Projects $ 45,384 11 General Fund 90 Capital Replacement $ 18,900 22 Special Gas Tax 15 Capital Projects $ 93,603 30 Supp Law Enforcement 90 Capital Replacement $ 87,693 39 Measure M Gas Tax 22 Special Gas Tax $ 415,139 TOTAL $ 7201307 Authorize the continuation of the following grant revenue to support continuing appropriations to Fiscal Year 2000-01: 15 Capital Projects $ 730,000 39 Measure M Gas Tax $ 215,000 TOTAL $ 945,000 Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2000-01 for items encumbered at June 30, 2000, as detailed in Attachment B and summarized below: 11 General Fund $ 116,589 15 Capital Projects Fund $ 374,593 26 Local Drainage Facility Fund $ 84,110 27 Corporate Center Maint. District $ 3,725 28 Narcotics Asset Seizure Fund $ 1,227 34 Mello Roos Fund $ 6,500 35 Civic Center Redevelopment $ 458 36 Low and Moderate Housing Fund $ 458 37 Lincoln Ave Redevelopment $ 958 38 Race Track Redevelopment $ 21,162 39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund $ 294,075 40 AB 2766 Fund $ 1,489 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 56 Assessment District Debt Service $ 1,000 76 Central Services Fund $ 1,119 89 Print Shop Fund $ 1,408 90 Capital Replacement Fund $ 22,862 TOTAL $ 931,733 RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors. Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 CARRYOVER OF APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1. Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2000-2001 for the carryover items as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as follows: 12 General Fund $ 267,561 83 Central Services Fund $ 8,000 TOTAL $ 275,561 2. Authorize the transfers of funds to support continuing appropriations in Fiscal Year 2000-01 as listed below: FROM TO AMOUNT 11 General fund 12 12 Rec & Park District 83 13 Park Development Fund 12 Rec & Park District $ 59,588 Central Services Fund $ 8,000 Rec & Park District $ 75,657 TOTAL $ 143,245 Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2000-01 for items encumbered at June 30, 2000, as detailed in Attachment B and summarized below: 12 Recreation & Park District $ 11,288 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 15: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FIRST READING OF A PROPOSED ZONING CODE ORDINANCE TO MODIFY PROVISIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE ORDINANCE REGULATING TREES, HEDGES, SHRUBBERY, STRUCTURES AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS IN SIGHT CLEARANCE VISIBILITY ZONES. The Community Development Director presented the staff report, in which a change to the Zoning Code is being requested to regulate vegetation exceeding the height limits, but does not pose any other problems. The proposed amendment allows flexibility in residential landscape design, while monitoring important urban design and safety concerns by affording residents the opportunity to seek conditional City approval to place or maintain items over 42 inches in height, within the sight distance clearance zone through the Administrative Adjustment process. Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and give first reading to the Ordinance amendment, which would 1) Conditionally regulate trees, hedges, shrubbery, structures and other minor visual obstructions in required sight clearance visibility triangles; and 2) Concurrently modify Appendix "A", Section 35, Division 9, Chapter 35.123 (Adjustments- Applicability) of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 the Cypress Zoning Ordinance, thereby allowing the Community Development Director increased latitude in granting minor relief from certain development standards, including but not restricted to, permitting site specific maintenance of trees, hedges, shrubbery, structures and other similar minor visibility obstructions in required sight clearance visibility zones. At the request of Council Member Keenan, the Community Development Director stated that this adjustment was prompted by a recent Code Enfomement complaint. The Community Development Director stated, at the request of Council Member Sondhi, that in the case of parkway trees, this would not apply to this Code, as it is not a solid wall of bushes. Mayor Piercy opened the public hearing. Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the Ordinance. No one wished to speak in support of the Ordinance. Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition to the Ordinance. No one wished to speak in opposition to the Ordinance. Mayor Piercy closed the public hearing. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy to approve the first reading of the Ordinance to conditionally regulate trees, hedges, shrubbery, structures and other minor visual obstructions in required sight clearance visibility triangles, and concurrently modify Appendix "A", Section 35, Division 9, Chapter 35.123 (Adjustments -Applicability) of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance, thereby allowing the Community Development Director increased latitude in granting minor relief from certain development standards, including but not restricted to, permitting site specific maintenance of trees, hedges, shrubbery, structures and other similar minor visibility obstructions in required sight clearance visibility zones. The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNClLMEMBERS: None Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 44950-45128 AND 45129-45260. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy to approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 44950 through 45128 and 45129 through 45260, in the amount of $1,451,276.28. Council Member Keenan stated that as he was looking through the warrant registers, he noted several companies that are used by the City which operate outside of Cypress. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy COUNClLMEMBERS: None COUNClLMEMBERS: None RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 Item No. 17: DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF CYPRESS' USE OF THE SENIOR CENTER MULTIUSE ROOM ON DECEMBER 2, 2000. The Recreation and Parks Director presented the staff report, in which the Woman's Club has requested a waiver of fees for the use of a City facility for a fund raising event. All grant funding requests were due on March 15, 2000, and the Woman's Club failed to make such request for this event. Staff is recommending that the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, deny the request for waiver of fees from the Woman's Club of Cypress for use of the Senior Center Multiuse Room on December 2, 2000. At the request of Mayor Pro Tern McGill, the Recreation and Parks Director explained the budget process for non-profit organizations' requests for waiver of fees. The Recreation and Parks Director stated, at the request of Council Member McCoy, that the Woman's Club applied for funding for their annual tea, monthly club meetings, and craft meetings, and all were approved for funding by the City Council. The Recreation and Parks Director stated that a two-year projection was made for the budget process, and no contingency funding was appropriated. Council Member Keenan stated that he supported the implementation of the non-profit organization policy, but also feels that the Women's Club does give a lot back to the City from their various fundraisers. Mayor Pro Tem McGill stated that he agrees with Council Member Keenan, but is concerned that we identified all the monies that we give to non-profit organizations in the budget process. Mayor Piercy stated that she agrees with Mayor Pro Tem McGill, and that the Council implemented a policy which needs to be reinforced. It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Keenan to deny the request for waiver of fees from the Woman's Club of Cypress for use of the Senior Center Multiuse Room on December 2, 2000, but to allow access to set up the Multiuse Room the day prior to the event at no additional cost and; go back to staff to look at a reasonable buffer to be put in place for contingencies in a successive budgeting cycle. Further discussion ensued. The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. No items were presented. REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS' Mayor Piercy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 Council Member Keenan: Attended a half-day workshop at OCTA with the six corridor cities that are involved in the Centerline process, to create a planning commission-style body who will have the ability to make decisions on Centerline. Also attended the OCTA Board Meeting today where a major decision was made to vote in support of the continuation and extension of the franchise for the extension of the 57 Freeway. Attended an Autumn Fest at the Community Center in Garden Grove, which raised a lot of money for the Acacia Adult Day Care group. Also attended a farewell reception for Lisa Mills, CEO of OCTA, and also attended a dinner given by Ross Johnson, held for Marian Burgeson, who preceded him in the State Senate. Council Member Sondhi: Attended an Orange County Regional Airport Authority meeting where they approved a job description for the vacant Director. The search will now go forward, and she anticipates finding a replacement in 2 - 3 months. Also attended a Housing Commission and Subcommittee Advisory Committee that reviews applications for grant funding for new developments. It was a very exciting meeting, as nine applications were reviewed for 600 units of affordable housing in Orange County in the next few years. Mayor Pro Tem McGill No meetings to report. Mayor Piercy No meetings to report. Enjoyed attending the dinner at the Community Center to honor the Community Festival volunteers. Also attended the Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Thursday, and the annual lighting ceremony at Encore Cards and Gifts on Saturday. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. Allen Crowder, 6881 Reeffon Avenue, Cypress, regarding the air conditioning temperature in the Council Chambers. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. No items were presented. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting in Honor of Nellie Noe at 8:49 p.m. to Tuesday, September 26, 2900, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 rv~YOR OF THE CITY OF CYP~ I~ CLERt~ OF~TI'~ITY OF ~'PRESS 11