Minutes 2004-05-24
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 24,2004
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Mayor
Pro Tem Piercy in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California.
PRESENT:
Council/Agency Board Members McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Mayor Pro
Tem/Agency Vice Chair Piercy
ABSENT:
Mayor/Agency Chair Keenan
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Acting Public Works Director, Chief of Police, Recreation and
Community Services Director, Assistant Community Development Director, Associate
Engineer/Traffic, and City Clerk.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
PRESENT:
Commissioners Imanuel, Killian, Mantong (arrived at 5:37 p.m.),
and Shaw
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gunaratne
Joint Meetinq with the Traffic Commission:
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy stated that the meeting would provide an opportunity for the
Traffic Commission to discuss projects they have been working on and projects for the
upcoming year.
Commissioner Killian stated that there were two issues that the Commission is currently
working on: the oversized vehicle Ordinance and preferential parking request by Lee
Drive near Cypress High School.
Council Member Sondhi asked about the preferential parking at Cypress High School
and asked if the car fair that is held at the high school uses up parking during the
course of the week.
The Associate Engineer stated that the loss of parking due to construction is pushing
the kids in all different areas to park. Staff is working with the high school to open up
parking on-site.
Council Member McGill stated that the Commission should contact the City Council
whenever any critical issues come before them and they need assistance.
Council Member McCoy thanked the Commissioners for their time and effort.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6, Agency Negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Group: Cypress Maintenance
Employees' Association.
The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency would be meeting in Closed
Session regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-19, 241-
091-20, 241-091-21, 241-091-22, 241-091-23, 241-091-24, 241-091-25, 241-091-26,
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241-091-27, 241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33, 241-091-34, 241-091-
36, 241-231-24, 241-231-25, 241-231-26, and 241-231-28; Consisting of approximately
75 Acres at Northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Walker Street within the Los
Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area, Negotiating Party:
Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Agency Counsel, Under negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency would be
meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), City of Los Alamitos v.
City of Cypress, Cypress Redevelopment Agency, et aI., Case Number 04CC00136,
Orange County Superior Court - Civil Complex Center.
At 5:50 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Piercy recessed the meeting.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Agency Vice
Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Piercy
ABSENT: Agency Chair/Mayor Keenan
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Chief of Police, Acting Public Works Director, Recreation and
Community Services Director, Assistant Community Development Director, Police
Captain, and City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Sondhi.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Council Member McGill.
PRESENTATIONS:
A presentation was made by Michael Hearst, Public Information Officer, Orange County
Vector Control District, regarding an update of regional Vector Control issues.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor Pro Tem asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed
earlier in the evening.
The City Manager reported that a joint meeting was held with the Traffic Commission to
provide an update on current Commission activities and projects, and for the Council to
provide direction.
The Mayor Pro Tem asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items
discussed earlier in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency Negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Group: Cypress Maintenance
Employees' Association. The City Attorney stated that the City Manager announced to
the City Council in Closed Session that tentative agreement has been reached with the
Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association subject to the preparation of an
appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, the execution of same by the Association,
and the presentation and approval of same by the Council at a future meeting.
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The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency met in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-19,241-091-20,
241-091-21, 241-091-22, 241-091-23, 241-091-24, 241-091-25, 241-091-26, 241-091-
27, 241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33, 241-091-34, 241-091-36, 241-
231-24, 241-231-25, 241-231-26, and 241-231-28; Consisting of approximately 75
Acres at Northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Walker Street within the Los Alamitos
Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area, Negotiating Party:
Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Agency Counsel, Under negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment. The City Attorney stated that a status report was provided
and no reportable action was taken.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency met in
Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), City of Los Alamitos v. City of
Cypress, Cypress Redevelopment Agency, et aI., Case Number 04CC00136, Orange
County Superior Court - Civil Complex Center. The City Attorney stated that a litigation
strategy report was provided to the City Council and that he advised the Council and
Agency of an upcoming settlement conference mandated by the California
Environmental Quality Act that will take place between the parties on Thursday, May
27, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the City of Cypress.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES
PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on
the meeting Agenda to come forward.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
Item NO.1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information
on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
item.
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the
item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
adopt the District budget as proposed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 after the
conclusion of the public hearing.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi and Piercy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the
City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Council Member McCoy requested Item NO.4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No.2, 3, and 5 through 18.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi and Piercy
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan
Item NO.2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY
10.2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of May
10, 2004, as submitted.
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.5: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CYPRESS
FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, establishing
the City's Fiscal Year 2004-05 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 5757
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
2004-05 FISCAL YEAR.
Item NO.6: ADOPTION OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only,
adopting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 5758
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS THE EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Item NO.7: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
FOR THE USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, authorizing
submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for
the Used Oil Recycling Block Grant for fiscal year 2004-2005, and authorizing the City
of Cypress to serve as administering agency of the grant on behalf of the cities of La
Palma, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5759
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR USED OIL
RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT.
Item NO.8: APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION OF
BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS (ABAG) FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR NONPROFIT
CORPORATIONS.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only,
approving the City of Cypress' Associate Membership in the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations; and 2) Authorize
the execution of an Associate Membership Agreement by the Mayor or his designee
relating to associate membership of the City in the Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 5760
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP BY THE CITY OF CYPRESS
IN THE ABAG FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS
AND THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
AGREEMENT RELATING TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF
THE CITY IN THE AUTHORITY.
Item NO.9: APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
EXTENDING THE CURRENT CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of the Waste Disposal
Agreement between the City of Cypress and the County of Orange Integrated Waste
Management Department extending the current contract for an additional three years.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND PATRICK P.
IMPORTUNA.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board
of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the Third Amendment
to City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Cypress and Patrick P.
Importuna as submitted.
Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN ESTABLISHING
THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board
of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title
only, establishing compensation for the classification of Redevelopment Project
Manager; and 2) Adopt the class specification for the regular full-time position of
Redevelopment Project Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 5761
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION FOR THE CLASSIFICAITON OF REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT MANAGER.
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Item No. 12: REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENT PHASE I, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2003-11.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Reject all bids received on April 7, 2004,
for Construction of Civic Center Improvement Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2003-
11; and 2) Authorize staff to re-advertise the project for bid.
Item No. 13: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16591. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4761 LINCOLN AVENUE.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16591 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 14: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL,
2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of April, 2004.
Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
64741 THROUGH 64926.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
RECREA nON & PARK DISTRICT MA TTERS:
Item No. 16: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 APPROPRIATION
LIMIT.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only,
establishing the District's Fiscal Year 2004-05 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 5762
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
2004-05 FISCAL YEAR.
Item No. 17: ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARNOLD/CYPRESS PARK NORTH
RESTROOM REMODEL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-26.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Accept the Arnold/Cypress
Park North Restroom Remodel, Public Works Project No. 2003-26, as being completed
in substantial conformance with the project specifications in the final amount of
$24,799; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $2,480 to Thomco Construction,
Inc., 2121 W. Crescent Avenue, Suite A, Anaheim, California 92801; and 3) Authorize
the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond and the Faithful Performance
Bond upon expiration of the required lien period, if no claims or objections have been
filed, upon concurrence of the Director of Public Works.
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Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH
THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT - OXFORD ACADEMY
GYMNASIUM.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the amendment with
the Anaheim Union High School District providing joint use of the Oxford Academy
gymnasium.
Reqardinq Item NO.4: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Council Member McCoy thanked staff for the hard work and
tremendous job they do each year in preparing the City's budget.
Council Member Sondhi stated that she wanted to note that Cypress, unlike many other
cities within the County, is experiencing a solid, balanced budget without a great deal of
belt tightening thanks to the work of staff.
Council Member McGill asked the City Manager to comment on the State's impact on
the City's budget.
The City Manager stated that the City Council set a previous policy regarding its capital
improvement infrastructure in the City and over the last couple of years has doubled the
effort for tree trimming, sidewalk, and street repair. This program is ongoing without any
guarantees that it can continue in the future because of the uncertainty of the State, but
will continue in this current fiscal year. The City is cautious in how it spends money and
has been fortunate with some of the economic growth that has been achieved.
The City Manager stated that the City is now starting to make a contribution, which it
never had to do before, to the Recreation and Park District and that hopefully this is not
a new trend. He stated that Cypress is doing well this year, and in the foreseeable
future, no significant changes are seen.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member McCoy, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving the City's annual budget
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi and Piercy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan
RESOLUTION NO. 5756
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1,2004 AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS
OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE
FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON
UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING)
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
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NEW BUSINESS
No items.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
The Cypress City Council was recessed at 7:32 p.m.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Agency Board Member McCoy and seconded by Agency Board
Member McGill, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 19.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi and Piercy
o AGENCY MEMBERS: None
1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Keenan
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 19: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board adopt the
Agency's annual budget as proposed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The Cypress City Council reconvened at 7:33 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Jan Grotewold, Advocate Program Manager, Orange County Child Abuse Services
Team (CAST), presented a plaque to Police Chief Hicks in celebration of the 15th
Anniversary of the Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) Program.
Dr. Nate Glover, CAST District Attorney, read a letter from District Attorney Tony
Rackauckas, expressing appreciation for continuous support of the CAST Program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
The following spoke from Los Alamitos High School regarding their attendance at the
Council meeting in order to meet the requirements for their U.S. Government class:
Kyle Dandoy, Cypress
Molly Woodard, Cypress
Mary Brittain, Cypress
Allen Crowder, Cypress, spoke regarding the railroad crossing on Valley View Street,
using the railroad property as a dog run or park, and the clock tower on Lincoln Avenue.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
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Council Member McCov:
Attended a breakfast with Supervisor Silva where a presentation was made by the CEO
of the Orange County Transportation Authority on mass transit throughout Orange
County. Attended the Cypress Police Department Open House.
Mavor Pro Tem Piercy:
Attended the Cypress Police Department Open House. Attended the Cypress Police
Officers Awards ceremony and banquet. Participated in Fire Safety Day at the Anaheim
training facility.
Other Items:
1. Discussion Regarding Consideration of Appropriation of Funds for the Orange
County Fire Authority Fallen Firefighter Memorial (Requested by Council Member
McGill)
Council Member McGill stated that the memorial is in the process of being constructed
at the new Orange County Fire Authority facility. He stated that the City of Cypress
joined most of the other cities in contributing or making a pledge to contribute $7,500,
which would put the City's name onto the memorial wall at the entrance of the facility.
The City chose to contribute in installments and to date has contributed approximately
$1,500, which was acceptable to the memorial board. He stated he would like
consideration from the Council to continue contributing $1,000 per year to the memorial
until the $7,500 amount is reached.
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy asked if the amount is a standard amount or based upon
population.
Council Member McGill stated that the donation is a standard level and the $7,500
allows the City to have its name on the memorial wall.
Council Member McCoy asked how many other municipalities in the Authority have
made contributions.
Council Member McGill stated that there are 19 member cities and 17 cities have made
donations.
Council Member Sondhi stated that it was her belief that the $1,000 was a one-time
donation and asked for clarification regarding the memorial project.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the O.C. Fire Authority
Board of Directors approved a memorial statue, which costs $401,511. Loans have
been made from the Authority to help get the initial payments to the artist. The O.C. Fire
Authority has collected a total of $516,510, which includes the $175,000 that they have
in loans from the Authority. They still owe the artist approximately $31,511 and are
looking to make up the difference at this point in time. There are 40 donors who
committed $7,500 or more to be included in the "first 50" donor wall. He stated that last
year the City gave a donation of $1,000, with future donations to be re-evaluated.
Council Member McGill stated that the donations received for the memorial are
predominantly from the private sector and that firefighters themselves have made
significant donations to the fund. He stated that it was his suggestion to continue with
small donations so the City's budget is not taxed.
The City Manager stated that the $1,000 would come from the City Manager's
contingency fund.
Council Member McCoy stated that millions of dollars were spent on the training facility,
which was a conglomerate effort between some bonds and the cities that belong to the
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Authority. He stated that the memorial fund should be paid for by the firefighters or
donations from private entities and not necessarily public funds. The City donated
$1,000 last year because it was the right thing to do but funds now should stay in the
City for the community first.
Council Member McGill stated that the O.C. Fire Authority Board is a 501 (c)3
organization and the City is donating not to the Authority but to the Authority Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy stated that $7,500 is a lot of money for a small city to donate
and that she would be in favor of donating another $1,000 this year only.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
approve a donation of $1,000 for the Orange County Fire Authority Fallen Firefighter
Memorial for the current fiscal year.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi and Piercy
1 AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy
1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Keenan
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager commented on the seeking of grants as part of the City's budget
process.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Piercy adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. to
Monday, June 14,2004, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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