Minutes 96-05-04 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
may 4,1996
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 9:05
a.m. on Saturday, May 4,1996, in the Administrative Conference Room, West Wing of the
City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, by Mayor Walter K. Bowman.
PRESENT:Councilmembers Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Essex, Finance Director Storey and other staff members
Bacock, Christoffels, Davis, DeCarlo, Kelly and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the Agenda. NO one spoke.
BUDGET WORKSHOP:
The City Manager discussed the overall budget presentation and the suggestion was
made that future presentations submit to the City Council an Executive Summary
outlining the areas for Council budget policy deliberations, leaving the detailed budget
documentation to be provided by staff. Staff would provide this type of executive
summary paper for next Vear's presentation.
The overall budget summary of revenues and expenditures was presented by the
Finance Director, followed by Council discussions.
The City Council requested that a Redevelopment Agency Workshop be placed on the
next Agenda for consideration.
At this time, the City Council was advised that all department heads were present to
answer questions regarding their budget and it was suggested that the discussions
begin with the Recreation and Park District. After some discussion, it was agreed that
Council would allocate an additional $3,000 of Community Development funds for the
Summer POPS Concert and further, that the Council was satisfied with the $25,000
budget set aside for the Senior Day Care Center, which was less than requested by the
Senior Citizens Commission. Council reviewed the Capital improvement budget and
requested that an update on the projects be provided them during the fiscal year,
possibly in late November.
At the request of the CitV Council, the Finance Director reviewed the discretionary funds
available to the City Council based on past Council policies.
Additional discussion was also held on the City Policy of paying professional dues and
memberships. it was generally agreed that this policy would be evaluated to determine
its value to the City in contrast to its value to the individual.
Council considered the status of the joint police communications project and requested
that a letter be obtained from the City of La Palma, which would state, for the record,
that their City Council did not wish to participate in the development of this joint
communications system.
Council suggested that the City pursue the possibility of the Anaheim High School
District's assistance in the funding of the School Resources officer.
During the discussions on the budget for Administration, Council requested that the
budget remain as presented; however, that the CATV Commission recommendation to
employ an additional person for the Video Division be held for Council consideration
during the year. Council expressed concern regarding renewal of the cable television
franchises and requested that staff arrange to provide a briefing.
During the discussions on the Community Development Department budget, Council
requested that staff notify the El Toro Planning Group of the concern of the City about
the proposal that a race track be developed as part of the El Toro reuse.
Council also requested the City Attorney to advise on the interim use of the wicker
Drive property as proposed by Mr. Tanaka. At the Council's request, staff would send a
letter to the owner of the shopping center on the northwest corner of Walker Street
and Ball Road indicating that the City was available to assist with any problems the
owner may have in leasing the vacant facilities.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 4,1996
Council expressed concern with the overall quality of the vendors at the Cypress College
swap meet and requested a letter be sent to Bruce Robbins, with a copy to the College,
expressing that concern.
Council then concluded budget discussions.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION OF ATTENDANCE TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' MAYORS AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS INSTITUTE: The staff report dated May 2,1996 advised that the League
of California Cities' Mayors and Council Members institute would be held on May 29 - 31,
1996 at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento. Due to the pending deadlines for
reservations and advance registration, this matter is before the Council for their
consideration.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
authorize the attendance of any interested Council Member to the League of California
Cities Mayors and Council Members institute, scheduled for May 29 - 31, 1996 at the Hyatt
Regency Sacramento and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses Incurred.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ASSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Counclimembers mentioned concern with SS 1896 and it was moved by Councilmember
Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to place this item on the Agenda because
the issue arose after the preparation of the agenda.
It was moved by Counclimember Jones and seconded by Counclimember Carroll to
authorize support of the League of California Cities, position opposing SB 1896 (Costa),
relating to telecommunications permit cost recovery limits. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. No one spoke.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m. to Monday, May 6,
1996 at 12:00 P.M. in the Administrative Conference Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS