Minutes 81-03-09MINUTE'S OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 9, 1981
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
on Monday, March 9, 1981 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Mayor Vickie Evans presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan and Evans
None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John blurphy, City
Attorney, and the following City staff members: Barrett, Davenport, Duke, Lamm,
Powell, Puryear and Schatzeder.
The City Council held a meeting with the Executive Director and Board members
of the C~press Boys' Club. They presented a report outlining goals and objectives
of the Club~ a financial plan to raise revenue, a proposed five-year operating
budget, the Club's program goals, and a plan for building expansion. Mr. Steve
Kaufman, Board President, stated they began their five-year plan in early 1980.
He reported the Club makes a profit of about $1,000 weekly on their bingo games,
and their recent auction made a profit of about $5500 and enabled them to pay off
a bank loan. He further reported the Club is developing a mail membership campaign.
The Board membership was increased to 20 and they are seeking 10 more members.
He stated the attitude of the Board is more positive. Mr. Kaufman reported the
Club has minimal staffing with three full-time and one part-time staff members
who include two program specialists and a counselor. He reported that the Club
relocated the older teen members to the Moody/Cerritos location because they were
creating difficulties for the younger members. Me reported the Club has developed
a better relationship with United Way and this year they were requesting approxi-
mately $44,000 from United Way. Mr. Lusk reported that the Club has deferred
their plans for a gymnasium in order to resolve other problems and that they are
financially unable to proceed with the plans for the gym at this time. He stated
the Club is solvent and is able to maintain the two buildings. He indicated the
Club would like a long-term lease of the facilities so that they may proceed
with seeking funding. The members said the Club has no assets other than their
Board members upon whom they are relying to make the Club financially successful.
Councilman Lacayo indicated he was concerned over the financial status of the
Club, and over the future disposition of a new gym if the Boys' Ch~ is m~able
to maintain it after construction. He asked what terms the Club wanted to include
in the long-term lease and whether the building at Moody/Cerritos was included in
their five year plan.
Mr. Lusk reported the Club would like to retain use of the ~loody/Cerritos building
for its current programs and for new programs it would like to initiate if funding
becomes available. He described two of these programs: a job skill and employment
training work-study program in which the boys would be paid to rehabilitate light
bulbs for General Electric of Downey, and a computer education program offered
in cooperation with the Recreation & Park District. Mr. Lusk stated the Club Js
approaching companies such as Fluor and the Irvine Company for funding.
Councilman Mullen expressed concern that there may be insufficient space for a
g~nnasi~ at the Moody Street location and also over relocating the building at
Moody/Cerritos to this site.
Mr. Kaufman stated the Club would like a long-term lease for both buildings and
suggested that the lease agreement could be worked out with the City staff.
The Council suggested that a committee be formed of Council and staff members
to meet further with the Boys' Club representatives to discuss terms of the
proposed lease.
RECESS: Mayor Evans recessed the meeting at 6:54 p.m. The meeting was called
back to order at 6:58 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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pLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Lacayo led the pledge to the flag,
ORAL CO}~IUNICATIONS: Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: The City Manager requested an Executive Session to
discuss matters of personnel.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Evans read and presented resolutions of commendation to
Mrs. llelen McGlaughl~n' ' and Hr. Roger Clark of Cypress Skateway who sponsored a
fund raising event for the benefit of the Conrad children at the Skateway.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Councilman Mullen
and ~man~mously carried to approve the minutes of February 17 and February 23.
The City Manager reminded the Council that awards would be presented to the winners
of the Clean Up Campaign poster contest on Monday~ March 23~ at 3:30 p.m. on
the Civic Center grounds.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE INTEILMEDIATE SIZE POLICE CAR, REQUEST
FOR QUOTATION #8081-31: ~e City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated March 2 who recommended that one Police unit be purchased
under the recently awarded Los Angeles County purchase contract.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Coronado to accept
the offer to join the County of Los Angeles bid for police units and award the
contract to Maurice J. Sopp and Sons Chevrolet, 5801 Pacific Boulevard, Huntington
Park, California, in the amomnt of $8,581.64. 7~e motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen~
NOES: 0 COUNCILHEHBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILb~MBERS: None
Rowan & Evans
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Evans 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.
Councilman Coronado requested the removal of Items #15, 18 and 25 from the
Consent Calendar. Councilman Hullen requested the removal of Item #22.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve
Items #3 through #24 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #13,
18, 22 and 23. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILbIEHBERS:
0 COUNCILb~MBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Hullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
item #3: Hotion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consid-
eration By Title 0nly, and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #4: Consideration of Renewal of Service Agreement for Telephone Equipment
Maintenance.
Recommendation: ~at the City Council authorize staff to enter into a per call
maintenance agreement with the ITT Company as outlined in the staff report.
Item #5: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Erick Arthur Simmons.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2348
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COb~ENDING BOY SCOUT ERICK ARTItUR SIb~ONS ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
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Item #6: Consideration of Resolution Commending the Cypress Youth Soccer
OrganizatSon.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
RESOLUTION NO. 2349
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CO~IENDING TItE CYPRESS YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION ON
BEING SELECTED AS THE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES TO
THE ttAMBURG, GERMANY, YOUTH SOCCER CLUB'S 7STH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Item #7: Consideration of Resolution Commending Mrs. Helen McGlaughlin and the
Cypress Skateway for Sponsoring the Fund Raiser for the Conrad Family.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, commending Mrs. Helen McGlaughlin and Mr. Roger Clark of Cypress
Skateway for sponsoring the fund raiser for the Conrad family:
RESOLUTION NO. 2350
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMF~NDING MRS. ItELEN MCGLAUGHLIN AND THE CYPRESS SKATEWAY
FOR SPONSORING THE CONRAD FUND RAISER.
Item #8: Consideration of an Application for an Alcoholic Beverage License
Transfer Filed by Hagop ~azarossian, DBA Papa Joe's Delicatessen, 5940 Cerritos
Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #9: Consideration of Establishment of Park Maintenance Programs in the
City Budget.
Recommendation: That the City Cotmcil appropriate funds in the amounts and to
the programs listed in the staff report with such appropriations to be funded
from service fees charged to the Cypress Recreation & Park District.
Item #10: Consideration of Appropriation for Spring Clean Up Campaign.
Recommendation: That the City Council make the appropriations listed below from
the fund~alance of the General Fund:
10-4104-193-06 Current Planning-Special Activity Supplies $ 30
10-4150-193-06 Current Planning-Advertising 535
10-4151-193-06 Current Planning-Printing 470
10-4203-193-06 Current Planning-Refuse Services 3,800
10-4208-193-06 Current Planning-Postage 1,300
Item #11: Consideration of Employment List - Dispatcher.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Dispatcher as submitted.
Item #12: Consideration of Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program - Resolution
Authorizing Posting of Properties and Declaring City's Intention to Abate.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, declaring that the listed properties constitute a public nuisance;
declaring the City's intention to abate; directing the Street Superintendent to
post notices; and setting the time and place for the public hearing of objections
to the proposed abatement:
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1981
RESOLUTION NO. 2351
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECI,ARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF, AND
RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT OPeN OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PROP[!RTY IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ABATEb~NT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PIJBLIC tlEARING TIiEREON.
Item #14: Consideration of a Reso]ution Determining the Median Household Income
in the City.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, determining the median household income in the City to be $29,151:
RESOLUTION NO. 2352
A RESOLUTION OF 'File CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF CYPRESS
DETERHINING 'File MEDIAN ttOUSEltOLD INCOME IN THE CITY.
Item #15: Consideration of Request for Extension of Time for Tentative Tract
#11082 (Condominium Office Building, 6101 Ball Road).
Recommendation: ~hat the City Council grant a six (6) month extension of time
for Tentative Tract #11082, whereby said tentative tract will then expire on
September 24, 1981.
Item #16: Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Retirement System for
Public SaFety Employees.
Recommendation: 'Ihat the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as ~r~lows:
RESOLU'FION NO. 2353
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl, OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF TIlE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SAID CITY.
Item #17: Consideration of Establishment of Maintenance District for Landscaped
Berm on the North Side of Stanton Channel, City of Cypress Project #8124-10
(South of Katella between Valley View and Knott).
Recommendation: ~at the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2354
A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ORDERING TIlE PREPARATION OF A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH
TIIE PROPOSED FORMATION OF A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FOR CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER.
Item #19: Consideration of Status of the Agreement Between the City and the
(iA Construction Company Regarding Sale of City Property on Orange Avenue.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #20: Consideration of City Hanager's Request for Vacation.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the City Manager's request for
vacation for the period of Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 3, 1981.
Item #21: Consideration of a Resolution Pertaining to Property Tax Allocation
for Annexation t~79-1.
Recommendation: ~at the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2355
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PERTAINING TO PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 79-1.
Item #24: Consideration of Proclaiming the Week of March 15-21, 1981, As
Quality Week in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week
of March 15-21, 1981, as "Quality Week" in the City of Cypress as requested.
In regard to Item #13, Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Removal of Street Trees and Repair of
Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk on Valley View, Orange and Holder Street Adjacent to
Cypress College, City of Cypress Project #8129-10, Councilman Coronado inquired
if verbal approval from the College was sufficient. The City Attorney stated
approval by the College was not required but was requested by staff as a matter
of courtesy to the College.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Mayor Evans and unanimously
carried to approve the Plans and Specifications for the removal of street trees
and repair of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Valley View, Orange and Holder Streets
adjacent to Cypress College, Project #8129-10, and anthorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids, with bids to be opened on April 7, 1981, at 2:00 p.m. in the
office of the City Clerk.
in regard to item #18, Consideration of Amendment to Resolution No. 2229 Declaring
Certain Portions of the Cypress Lighting District of Orange Comity Located Within
the Boundaries of the City of Cypress to be Withdrawn from Said District, Council-
man Coronado requested a map of the three annexation areas in question.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Com~cilman Mullen to continue
this item to the March 23 meeting. 'lhe motion carr[ed by the following roll call
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo,
NOES: 1COUNCILMEMBERS: Rowan
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~MBERS: None
Mullen & Evans
In regard to Item #22, Consideration of Legislative Bulletins #3 and #4 from the
League of California Cities Dated Eebruary 12 and February 27, 1981, Councilman
Mullen stated he did not support SCA 16. tte stated he opposed the 1% increase in
sales tax and the State's proposal to earmark the funds for a single purpose.
Councilman Mullen stated he supported the remainder of staff's reco~nendations.
Mayor Evans stated she supported SCA 16.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to direct
staff to prepare responses for the Mayor's signature to the appropriate officials
expressing the City's opposition to SB 111 and AB 251 (Governor's Budget Imple-
mentation Legislation), opposition in concept to SB 314 (Binding Arbitration),
support of SB 215 (Transportation Financing), and support in concept to SB 4
(Bottle Bill). The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: S COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
In regard to Item #23, Consideration of Amendments to the Personnel Rules and
Regulations for City of Cypress and Cypress Recreation & Park District Employees,
Councilman Coronado expressed concern over the employee holiday benefits and
requested that the matter be continued.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue
this item to the March 23 meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado,
NOES: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Rowan
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Lacayo, Mullen & Evans
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1981
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISING STUDY: The City
Manager presented a report dated March 4 indicating this item was continued from
the February 23 meeting. Also transmitted was the previous staff report dated
?ebruary 18.
Mayor Evans reported that she met recently with a representative of the Cable TV
Information Center in Washington, D.C. and reviewed the cable TV issue. She felt
because of the scope and complexity of the cable TV issue the City should engage
a consultant with expertise who could analyze Cypress' particular needs and also
prepare a request for proposals. Mayor Evans also requested information on the
lhmtington Beach/Westminster/Fountain Valley public cable TV authority. Councilman
Coronado stated he agreed with this approach but also recommended that the Council
establish the ad hoc citizens committee to study cable TV, which could include
Council and staff members, tlc felt the committee's work could be on a long-term
basis like two years, with the conm~ittee providing the Colmcil with reports.
Councilman Lacayo stated he did not support hiring a consultant at this time and
felt the Council should first educate itself on the cable TV issue and franchising
process, tie felt the Council should act as a fact finding committee and allow
citizen participation. Councilman Lacayo felt the Council could be educated by
the cable companies themselves during two or three workshop meetings. Mayor Evans
stated the consultant's fees could be borne by the company which is awarded a
franchise. She indicated the consultant could work on the City's cable TV
ordinance and use of a consultant would expedite the franchising process which
would be beneficial For both the City and cable company. Councilman Mullen
expressed concerns over the value of hiring a consultant. Councilman Rowan
reco~ended that the Council contact former Westminster Councilman Frank Fry who
had assisted in forming the Huntington Beach/Westminster/Fountain Valley public
CATV authority. He felt that if the Council is uninformed on the CATV issue it
would be unable to evaluate a committee's findings and he stated he did not support
the committee at this time. He stated he did not object to a consultant after the
Council becomes informed on cable TV. Councilman Lacayo expressed support for
contacting Mr. Fry.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by CounciIman Coronado to direct
staff to contact Mr. Frank Fry and other persons involved with cable tele-
vision to determine their interest in attending seminar sessions with the Cypress
Council, have staff report back on their responses and provide background informa-
tion on these individuals. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCII,b~MBERS:
0 COUNCILb~MBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR POLICE BUILDING ADDITION AND REMODELING~
CITY OE CYPRESS PROJECT #8036-90: ~e Public Works Director presented a report
dated March 3 which described the conceptual plan for the Police Department
facility expansion.
Mr. George Randell and Mr. Bob Hippe, the architectural consultants, made a
slide presentation which described the conceptual plan and included a personnel
and space study through the year 2000, a site plan showing the first floor and
basement floor plans, an elevation plan~ and project phasing and scheduling.
~ey estimated that the move in date into the new facility would be February of
1983. They reported that the cost estimates for the project were projected for
a year in advance. Mayor Evans inquired about the emergency operations center
and Mr. Randell stated he was familiar with the requirements for such a facility
and the conceptual plan could be eastly modified to accommodate the facility.
The staff reported that the proposed remodeling of the facility accomnted for the
$277,000 cost increase of the project, lhe remodeling involved changing the
dispatchers' area, increasing the jail area and adding a sally port which addressed
the Police Department's concerns about a lack of security in the present building.
Staff reported that the Police Department personnel had an opportunity to review
the conceptual plans and several of their suggestions were incorporated.
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Councilman Lacayo expressed concern over the length of the project and felt it
was an unreasonable length of time. He requested staff to investigate methods
to expedite the project. Staff mentioned several methods by which the project
could be expedited.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Coronado to: (1)
approve the Conceptual Plan Study 6a as presented, (2) approve a total budget
amount of $1,529,000 for design and construction of the proposed Police Depart-
ment addition and remodeling, (3) continue consideration of providing housing
for the Police Department during construction and request a staff report on
methods to expedite the project and (4) allow for further investigation of an
emergency operations center. The motion mmnimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL~MBERS:
0 COUNCILb~MBERS:
0 COUNCIL~MBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
RECESS: Mayor Evans called a recess at 9:14 p.m. ~e meeting was called back
to order at 9:24 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Evans announced that Item #27, Consideration of Resolutions Establishing
Management Salaries, would be continued to the Executive Session.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF THE ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATION OPPOSING TAX SUBSIDIES TO POLITICAL ACTION GROUPS: The City Manager
presented a report dated March 4 which transmitted a communication from the
Building Industry Association of Orange County requesting that the Council adopt
a resolution opposing tax subsidies to political action groups.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Mayor Evans that the City Council
support the position of the Building Industry Association.
Councilmembers Coronado, Mulien and Lacayo indicated they did not support the
Ianguage in the resolution transmitted by the Association which they felt was
too harsh although they did support the concept.
Councilmembers Rowan and Evans withdrew the motion and second.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Mayor Evans to direct staff to
prepare a resolution of support for the basic position of the Building Industry
Association. ~e motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evm~s
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR THE CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2, 1981:
The Public Works Director presented a report dated March 2 recommending that the
Council adopt four Resolutions pertaining to the Lighting District for 1981.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the
Resolutions by title only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2356
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS,
C0[~TY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY REPORT OF TtfE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 2330 OF SAID COUNCIL.
RESOLUTION NO. 2357
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER A STREET LIMITING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN
STREETS IN ~IE CITY OF CYPRESS TO BE INSTALLED AND }.~IN-
TAiNED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISiIED FOR LIGItTING
SAIl) SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING
JANIJARY 1, 1981 AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 1982.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2358
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A TIb~
AND PI,ACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO Tile PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENT REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2357
AND DIRECTING TIlE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
RESOLUTION NO. 2359
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
POSTPONING TIlE TER~IINATION DATE OF CYPRESS LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 2.
Councilman Coronado questioned whether the Council had adequate time to review
the lengthy Preliminary Report and suggested that the word "carefully" be deleted
in the third paragraph of Resolution #2356 where it states "said Council has
proceeded to carefully examine, inspect and consider said preliminary report. ."
Councilmembers Mullen and Lacayo amended the motion to delete the word "carefully"
in the third paragraph of Resolution #2356 above. ~e motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: 1COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Rowan & Evans
CONSIDERATION OF CONVERSION OF PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES TO USING LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM
GASOLINE (LPG) INSTEAD OF GASOLINE: The Public Works Director presented a report
dated March 2 which recommended that the two street sweepers and four Public Works
trucks be converted for the use of liquified petroleum gasoline.
Councilman Coronado reported that his company converted 35 cars and 16 trucks to
liquified petroleum gasoline (propane) and then converted back to gasoline because
they experienced problems, lie reported there were problems with a valve that
would freeze or break down, there was inadequate access to propane when driving
long distances, and the company was not saving money.
Mr. Joe Ilardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated most LPG is imported and
this would not help with the country's dependency on foreign powers. He questioned
whether the conversion would be economical since the pay back period was four
years and he doubted whether the City would keep the vehicles that long. He
suggested that the City vehicles be converted to allow dual use of natural gas
and/or gasoline. Mr. Mardcastle reported that the gas company's vehicles have
used natural gas for 1S years. He stated it eliminates the need for many smog
control devices and is cleaner than diesel. Mr. Hardcastle felt LPG was more
dangerous than gasoline since it is harder to control if it escapes.
~e Public Works Director suggested that the two street sweepers could be con-
verted on a trial basis since there was a shorter pay back period for the sweepers.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve
the conversion of two street sweepers to the use of liquified petroleum gasoline,
and appropriate $4,350.00 from the General Fund to the Central Services Fund
Account #90-4187-621-07. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCII,b~blBERS:
1COUNCIL~MBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
Coronado
None
Councilman Coronado requested a report from staff regarding the prevention of
pilferage of gasoline from the City's gasoline facility.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CO~qERCIAL WARP4~NT LIST: Staff responded to questions
From Councilman Coronado regarding several items on the warrant list. At this time,
the City Manager also transmitted a report to the Council concerning the leak in
the gasoline lines at the Corporation Yard which had been repaired.
it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve
Warrants !157857 through #57996 in the total amount of $551~460.92. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~MBERS: Coronado,
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~MBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST:
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park
District, it was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Rowan
to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #12881 through #12912 in the total amount
of $50,180.11. ~e motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCI 1,MEblBE RS: Coronado,
NOES: 0 COUNCIl,MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
ORAL COMMIINICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Evans called an Executive Session at 10:10 p.m. to
discuss matters of personnel (item #27 on the agenda). The meeting was called
[)ack to order at 10:46 p.m. with ail Councilmembers present.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISIIING MANAGEb~NT SALARIES: ~e City Manager
presented a report dated March 4 which transmitted the Resolutions.
[t was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by blayor Evans to adopt the
Resolutions by title only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2360
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'IME CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABI,ISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EblPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS
MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.
RESOLUTION NO. 111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TttE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX OEFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
DESII~ATED AS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL,
~e motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COIJNCILblEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCI LMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
ADJOURNblENT: Mayor Evans adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
~{AYO~ OF THE CI~Y"0~ CYPRESS
CITT CI,ERK 0F'~IE CITY OF CYPRESS
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