HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 82-05-10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 10, 1982
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday,
May 10, 1982, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Gerald Mullen presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and
the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Jones, Lowenberg, Powell and
Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Murphy led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mavor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak.
MINUTES: It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of April 26.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Hearing no objections, Mayor Mullen added the following
items to the agenda:
Item #Z6a regarding an appeal by Officer Richard Lopez;
Item #1 8a regarding a proclamation for Western 14igh School;
Item #18b regarding a proclamation for Medical Assistants Week;
Item #g6b regarding the Los Alamitos Air Station;
Item t18c regarding attendance at the Legislative Conference;
Item #g6c regarding the tree removal & replacement policy; and
Item #l 8d regarding attendance at a seminar by Affirmative Action
Committee members
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION SURVEY CONTPACT~ CERRITOS
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS~ AHFP ~1053~ CI'FY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #8013-10: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated April 28 which outlined
eight bids received.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to determine that RdM
Land Surveying, 447 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, is the lowest responsible bidder and award
them the contract per their proposal in the amount of $1,300.00. The motion unanimously
carried by the followin[r roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Laca¥o, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTPUCTION OF CERPrrOS
AVENUE FROM WALKER STREET TO 600 FEET EAST OF VALLEY VIEW STREET~ AHFP
#1053~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT ~8013-10: The City Manager summarized a report
from the Public Works Director dated April 78 which listed ten bids received.
It was moved by Mayor Mu]len and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to determine that the
lowest responsible bidder for Project #8013-~ 0-~ 053 is All American Asphalt, 932 Town &
Country Road, Orange, and award them the contract in the amount of $166,793.50. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNC1LMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY OF CYPRESS PRIME
COMPUTEP EOUIPMENT, REOUEST FOR OUOTATION #818Z-4Z: The City Manager
presented a report from the Finance Director dated April 28 which indicated that six bidders
were contacted and four bids were received.
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May 10, 198~,
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded bv Councilman Partin to adopt the Resolution by
title only~ title as follows, authorizing a five (5) year Lease/Purchase Agreement with the
Bank of America, 12155 Carson Street, Hawaiian Gardens, for the Citv of Cypress Prime
Computer Equipment~ with auarterly payments of $4,1 ] 3.67:
RESOLUTION NO. 251 ]
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS AND THE
AUTIIORIZATION FOR TIlE CITY TO ENTER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
BANK OF AMERICA.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COIJNCILMEI~BERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & IVrullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Mullen 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 on the agenda. Councilman Coronado requested the
removal of Items ~5, 12 and 13.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to approve Items ~4
through ~10 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items ~5, ~ 2 and 13. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item ~4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only, and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #6: Consideration of Request for Waiver of Admission Tax, American Cancer Society.
Recommendation: That the City Council waive the admission tax reauirement for the
American Cancer Society's "Night at the R aces" to be held on July ] 5, 1981, at the Los
Alamitos Race Course.
Item ~7: Consideration of Proclaiming May 198g as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
Recommepdation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of May
1082 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item #8: CoDsideration of Share Ilealth Day Proclamation.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim Friday, Way 14, ] 982,
as "Share Ilealth Day" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item ~9: Consideration of Proclaiming the Vreek of May ?3-20, 1082, as National Public
Works Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May g3-
gq, l <)82, as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item ~10: Consideration of Clean Air greek Proclamation.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of I~ay 24-
30, 1082, as "Clean Air greek" in the City of Cypress.
Item 4] 1: Consideration of Pesolutions and Budget from the Orange County Division of the
League of California Cities.
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Recommendation: That the City Council request the Mayor as the voting delegate to the
League to support the 12esolution opposing the Governor's budget proposal to reallocate
funding for the South Coast Air Ouality Management District to the State Air Resources
Board and the Resolution supporting the Orange County Transportation Commission's
proposal for the ] 982 State Transportation Improvement Program) and also support the
Division's budget as submitted.
Item 414: C'onsideration of Final Tract Map 4~ I268 (Orange Avenue, south side, west of
Walker Street).
t~ ecommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map 4112,68 and authorize the
City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item 415: Consideration of Assembly Bill 2577 - Off-Track Horse Race Betting.
reecommendation: That the City Council direct staff to prepare letters for the Mayor's
signature to the appropriate officials expressing the City's opposition to Assembly Bill 2,577 -
Off-Track Betting.
Item 416: Consideration of Proposed Position Classification Amendment.
Pecommendation: That the City Council adopt the l~esolution by title only~ title as follows,
amending the Position Classification Plan for the positions of Associate Planner and
Administrative Assistant/Public Works as outlined in the report:
RESOLUTION NO. gS1g
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY ADDING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE POSITIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PUBLIC WORKS
AND ASSOCIATE PLANNER TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item 417: C~onsideration of Recluest to the California Horse Pacing Board to Allow a Longer
Transition Between ]Racing Meets at the Los Alamitos Race Course.
l~ecommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit a communication
to the California Horse Racing Board requesting more days between the race meets at Los
Alamitos ~md requesting that the City Council be advised when the hearing on this matter is
being held.
Item #18: Consideration of Charter Amendment ]Regarding Council l~eorganization in Odd-
Numbered Years.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 418a: Consideration of Proclamation for Western High School Silver Anniversary Week.
]Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May ] 0-14, !o8Z~ as
"Western High School Silver Anniversary Week" in the Citv of Cypress as requested.
Item 418b: Consideration of Proclamation for Medical Assistants 'Creek.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May 10-
l B, 1982,, as "Medical Assistants Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item 418c: Consideration of Attendance at the Legislative Conference.
]Recommendation: That the Council authorize may Councilmember who is able to attend the
Legislative Conference on June 14 and 15, 1082,, in Sacramento~ and he reimbursed for all
actual and necessary expenses.
Item 418d: Consideration of Attendance by Affirmative Action Committee Members at
Seminar on Sexual Harassment.
Recommendation: That the Council authorize the attendance of the two public members of
the Affirmative Action Committee at the seminar on sexual harassment on May 13 and
apl~rove an expenditure of $40 for registration fees.
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Item ~]9: Consideration of Claim for Damages Submitted bv Craig ]~. Adam.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, receive and file this matter.
In regard to Item ~5, Consideration of Renewal of Towing Service Contract, Councilman
Coronado asked if there were other firms in the area which mieht be interested in bidding on
the contract. Staff reported that Cypress Auto Tow is the only full towing service with
storage in Cypress and that they have provided reputable service for several years. Staff
reported that Cypress Auto Tow meets the City's criteria for type and amount of available
equipment, service record, rates, ability to store vehicles, and access to the vehicles by the
Police Department.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Mullen to approve the renewal
of the contract for auto towing service with Cypress Auto Tow for a period of one year,
ending June 30, 1983, with the same conditions and rates in the current contract. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBE]RS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to Item ~12, Consideration of l~ecommendation of Traffic Commission Meeting of
April 20, 1982, Councilman Coronado stated he disagreed with the Commission's rationale
with regard to the crosswalk at Ball Road and Grindlay Street and felt the Commission's
rationale was contrary to their decision regarding the Aspen/Walker crosswalk. Mayor
Mullen felt the two locations differed and that removal of the crosswalk at Ball/Grindlav
would be hazardous since pedestrians and motorists were accustomed to the crosswalk.
It was moved by Councilman Lacavo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Commission as outlined in the report, which did not change
the marked crosswalk at Ball Road and Grindlay Street, and adopt the Resolution By title
only, title as follows, establishing a "No Parking" area on Lincoln Avenue, south side, from
Cobblestone Way to 270 feet west of Cobblestone Way:
RESOLUTION NO. 2513
A RESOLIITION OF TI-IE CITY CO[JNCIL OF TI4E CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISI-UNG "NO PARKING" AREAS.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOE£:
ABSENT:
4 COUNC1LMEMBEPS:
I COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacavo, Partin, ]Rowan & Mullen
Coronado
None
In regard to Item ~ ] 3, Consideration of Purchase of Pustrak Recorder to Measure Charging
Cycle of Electric Vehicles, Councilman Coronado asked if the EV program would continue as
planned in view of the General Accounting Office's opinion that the program is
unsuccessful. He recommended that the City review the findings of the GAO and suggested
that this item be delayed until then. Mr. Schatzeder reported that the EV program is fully
funded for four years and that funding is still available. He indicated that the battery costs
her vehicle are $800, and that the Recorder equipment would be economical since it would
locate overcharged batteries. Councilmembers Lacavo and Mullen felt the City should
proceed with its commitment to the program.
It was moved by Councilman Lacavo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to approve the
expendituro of $340.00 for the purchase of a Rustrak Recorder and Shunt with funds from
Account ~400, and request that staff investigate the status of the electric vehicle program.
The motion carried by the f011owin~ r011 call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
] COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
Coronado
None
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CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
4~81-3~ CABLE TELEVISION RECEIVING STATION~ LOS ALAMITOS COUNTRY CLUB:
Mayor Mullen opened the hearing. The City Manager presented a report dated May 4
indicating that the hearing was continued from the April 26 meeting. Mayor Mullen
announced that the Council had received a letter from the applicant who requested that the
application be withdrawn.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve the
applicant's request to withdraw the application for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
#81-3. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON VALLEY VIEW STREET/ORANGEWOOD
AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT ~8209-10: The
City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated April 29 which
transmitted the project plans and staff's original report concerning the Ii'older Street
extension.
Councilman Partin had questions concerning lane widths and whether there was adequate
room for vehicle maneuverability. Mr. Schatzeder reviewed the project design and lane
widths and reported the design is a standard one which has been used at other intersections in
the City. He reported that three southbound lanes on Valley View and the turn pocket lanes
are 11 feet wide; the right curb lane on Valley View is 16 feet wide. He indicated that
traffic turning right onto Orangewood will have to merge with through traffic in the right
curb lane. ~r. Schatzeder felt that traffic generated by the industrial/commercial
developments in the area would eventually warrant the intersection improvements even if
Holder Street was extended.
It was moved by Councilman Lacavo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to approve the plans and
specifications for improvement of the Valley View/Orangewood Avenue intersection, Project
#820%10, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with the bid opening to be at
2:00 p.m. on June 8, I 982, in the office of the City Clerk.
Councilman Rowan stated the Holder Street issue needs to he resolved and he felt the
intersection improvements were a temporary solution which would only delay the inevitable
openin~ up of Holder Street. Councilman Coronado indicated he would not support the
motion since he had concerns about whether the project would be economical.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
2 COUNCILMEMBER S:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Partin & Mu]leu
Coronado & Rowan
None
Councilman Rowan stated for the record that the Council itself had stirred up opposition to
the extension of Holder Street, which has been a proposed City project for over ten years.
He stated the Council action would divert traffic bv other persons' homes in order to avoid
bothering the few people who were stirred up By the Council to oppose the project. He felt
the project was a waste of money at present and felt the opening of Holder would alleviate
traffic problems in the area. Councilman Rowan stated that traffic generated by the new
developments probably will be through traffic and will not conflict with the local residential
traffic. He felt the Council was not exercisin~ proper plannin~ or taking action that needed
to be done.
Councilman Lacavo stated for the record that the Council's responsibility was to safeguard
its neighborhoods and that keeping some of the traffic out would accomplish this. He stated
he hoped that traffic from the new developments would use the main thoroughfares in and
out of the City and stated he had no desire to open any streets that might congest the
neighborhoods. Councilman Lacayo stated the Council's practice is to gather data before
acting on matters and he felt the Council acted justly in responding to the many people who
were concerned over the opening of Holder Street.
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Mayor Mu]len stated for the record that the charge was unfair that the Council had stirred up
opposition and stated he stood by the Council's decision to conduct the public opinion survey
in the two tracts most directly affected in order for the Council to respond to the residents'
desires for their neighborhood.
Councilman Partin stated for the record that he was not on the Council at the time the
Council decided on the Holder Street matter.
Councilman Rowan stated that Mr. Partin, as a community member, had supported the
opening of Holder Street.
Mayor Mullen requested that staff prepare a letter responding to the homeowner that the
opening of Holder Street is not under consideration at this time by the Council.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PART-TIME STATE LEGISLATUt~E: The City
Manager presented a report dated May 4 indicating this matter was continued from the April
26 meeting. Transmitted with the report was a copy of the bill, State Constitutional
Amendment ~50, and additional information provided by Councilman Coronado.
Councilman Coronado compared the bill with Proposition 13 which he said was a clear
request by taxpayers for local and state elected officials to be more fiscally responsible in
their management of government. He felt that SCA 50 would save costs in the processing of
bills and in legislators' salaries. He requested that the Council support the bill and also
solicit support from the League. Councilman Coronado stated support is needed from the
cities since it won't come from the legislators, lie felt the bill would enable more persons,
who are not professional politicians, to run for office.
Councilman I,acayo felt that sul0port from cities would have little impact on the legislature
which has tl'e ultimate decision of placing the matter on the ballot. He stated he would like
to know the background behind the bill. He questioned whether the average person would be
able to afford a part-time job while serving as a legislator. Mayor Mullen felt the bill would
not encourage the average person to run for office, and he disagreed with the comparisons to
the states of New York and Texas. He felt the issue was a political one.
Councilman Coronado stated his intent in supporting the bill was that it would save
taxpayers' costs.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Coronado that the Council
support Senate Constitutional Amendment $50.
Councilman Lacayo stated that, without more information, he supported tabling the matter.
He stated he would like to see what the media says about the bill and then perhaps reconsider
the matter.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to table the matter.
Mayor Mullen asked the City Attorney to clarify a point of order.
I~ECESS: The Mayor called a recess at 7:40 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at
7:47 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mr. Murphy advised that the motion to table was in order.
The motion to table the item carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBEI~ S:
Z COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBEiq S:
Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
Coronado & Partin
None
Councilman Coronado stated for the record that, by this action, the Council continued to
show disregard for the public's vote on Proposition ]3 and their call for fiscal responsibility.
CONSIDERATION OF INSPECTION SEi~VICE FOR SLUPRY SEAL, CITY OF CYPRESS
PROJECT ~8ZZ8-90: The City Manager presented a report dated April 27 from the Public
Works Director who requested approval of a contract for inspection services for the slurry
seal program. Mr. Schatzeder reported that the WlqG Company would perform lab tests on a
continual basis to insure that the slurry seal mixture is in correct proportions for maximum
lifespan, and City personnel ;vould conduct the field inspections.
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It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Mu]len to authorize the
employment of WRG Compamy, Inc., P. O. Box 89Z, La Habra, California, to perform
inspection services as outlined in the report on a time and material basis not to exceed
$Z,400.00. The motion unanimously carried by the fo]lowing roil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Par:in, ]Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS ~l~ 2~ 3 & 4 - POLICE BUILDING
ADDITION~ CiTY OF CYPRESS PlPOJECT ~8036-90: The City Manager summarized a report
from the Public Works Director dated April Z9 which described the four change orders. He
stated the changes are within the contingency amount.
Councilman Coronado stated he read the material hut wanted to review the building plans in
order to justify the changes, lie expressed concern over the change orders and felt there
may be more.
It was moved by Councilman ]Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to approve Contract
Change Orders #1, 2, 3 and 4 in the total amount of $45,967.58 which increases the
construction contract from $1,376,935.00 to $1,422,00Z.58.
Chief Lowenberg described the four change orders in greater detail.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCII, MEMBER S:
1 COUNCILMEMBE]RS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Partin, ]Rowan & Mullen
Coronado
None
Councilman Coronado stated he wished to review the plans and specifications with the Police
Chief.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMME]RCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by
Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to al)prove the Warrant List for
Warrants #71631 through #71754 in the total amount of $],095,913. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBEPS: None
In regard to Item ~Z6a concerning the appeal of the termination of Officer ]Richard Lopez,
the Citv Manager asked that the Council determine whether it will act as the hearing body or
appoint a hearing officer.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to authorize the hiring of
an impartial hearing officer for the appeal by Officer Lopez. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
$ COUNCILMEMBEIPS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBE]RS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to Item {Z6b concerning fliffht problems at the Los Alamitos Air Station, the City
Manager reported that a resident had ex, pressed concerns about increased flight activity over
the College Park tract and had requested that the Council investigate the problem and take
action.
Councilman Partin reported that he had met with the Operations Officer at Los Alamitos
concerning aircraft operations at the air station. He reported that the station is not off
limits to jet aircraft or fixed-wing aircraft. Councilman Partin requested that the
Commanding Officer be invited to discuss the air station operations at a Council meeting.
He stated the air station was concerned that data contained in the EIR for the McDonnell
Center did not correspond with data provided by the station to the Airport Land Use
Commission. Councilman Partin indicated he would like to review the EIR for the air
station's present use.
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It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that staff invite the
Commanding Officer to discuss the operation of the air station with the Council.
Councilman ]Rowan stated Los Alamitos is designed as a fixed-wing base and is subject to
FAA landing and crash hazard zones. I4e stated it has an 8,000 foot rtmwav which can
accommodate random aircraft landings. Councilman Partin felt the City should publicize the
actual aircraft activity which occurs at the air station to eliminate misconceptions which
surrounding residents may have about the air station's use.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Powan & Mullen
0 COUNC1LMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to Item 4`26c concerning tree removal and replacement, Councilman Lacayo
recommended that the Council establish a policy on tree removal and replacement and he
requested that staff prepare a report on costs and alternatives. The City Manager indicated
he would present a report on alternative policy ~uidelines for the Council's consideration.
The Council was in agreement to request the staff report.
CONSIDEP ATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARI* DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST: Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the C~rpress Recreation and
Park District, it was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve
the District Warrant List for Warrants ~141o6 through 4' 14248 in the total amount of
$206,969.37. The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBEPS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Powan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBEPS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
OPAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications were presented at this time.
RECESS: Mayor Mullen recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to consider Item ~g6, Budget
Workshop, in the administrative conference room. The meeting was called back to order at
8:40 p.m. in the administrative conference room with Councilman Rowan absent.
CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET WORKSHOP: The City Manager transmitted the ~ 082-83
budget executive summary and reviewed the reports on the City and District
revenues/expenditures, the proposed capital projects and capital outlay. He reported that
C,vpress received national recognition from the Municipal Finance Officers' Association by
including the City's budget in a national publication as a model for presenting local
government budgets. Mr. Essex reported that additional narratives were submitted on the
police, public works and planning programs.
Mayor Mullen requested that revenue/expenditure reports in future budget documents show
an additional column reflecting the prior fiscal year's proposed budget figures which can be
compared to the next fiscal year's proposed budget. He indicated that comparing the
proposed budget figures for the next fiscal year with the previous fiscal year's estimated
expenditures can make the DroDosed figures appear unreasonably blgh.
COUNCILMAN POWAN ARRIVED AT 8:50 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded bv Councilman Lacavo and carried, with
Councilman Coronado voting no, to establish a policy beginning with next year's budget
(1983-84) where the previous fiscal year's proposed budget figures are shown in the proposed
budget document.
Councilman Coronado felt the additional figures would not be helpful since many programs do
not spend the budgeted funds and the proposed program budgets would be estimated figures.
Staff responded to questions from Councilman Coronado regarding the elimination of State
financial assistance and decrease in Tank Farm revenues.
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The City Manager reported that the only full-time personnel change in the 1982,/83 budget
was the proposal for one new Police Officer to implement the canine program. Staff briefly
described the proposed canine program.
The Council reviewed the proposed Capital Project Program and staff pointed out changes in
the proposed budget figures for the Lincoln Avenue cross gutter prqject and Valley
View/Orangewood project. Councilmembers Mullen and Lacavo suggested, that the proposed
Police Department air-conditioning project at Oxford could be accomplished in this fiscal
year. Mayor MuIlen requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the May 24
meeting.
With regard to capital outlay items, Councilman Powan suggested that staff investigate
purchasing used contractors' equipment. The City Manager recommended that one item be
added to the capital outlay list for a ride-on turf mower in the amount of $$,700.
Councilman Rowan inquired about funding for the Nature Park which was promised by
Supervisor Wieder. Mayor Mullen requested that staff investigate and prepare a report on a
proposed jogging trail in Nature Park.
The Council continued consideration of the budget to the May 2,4 meeting and indicated that
a budget workshop could be scheduled at that time.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mullen adjourned the meeting at 10:75 p.m. to Saturday, May 15, at
0:00 a.m. in the administrative conference room.
MAYO]~ OF TYIE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY ,LElPK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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