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Minutes 84-08-27 190 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD August 27, 1984 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, August 27, 1984, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Calif ornia, Mayor Pro-tern John Kanel presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, and Mullen Mayor Partin Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; Tom Clark, Assistant City Attorney, and the following staff members: Barrett, Beardsley, Dunn, Eynon, Lowenberg and Thomas. MAYOR PARTIN ARRIVED AT TmS TIME. PLEDGE _OF ALLEG~~NCE: Councilman Mullen led the Pledge to the flag. OPALJ-:OMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda. Mrs. Richard V ogl, 9866 Joel Circle, expressed concern regarding the increased helicopter noise and traffic, not only generating from the air base, but also civilian flights. Mayor Partin directed staff to attempt to identify the low flying, noisy helicopters and to alert all employees of the situation. PRESENT A TION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS: Mayor Partin presented services pins to Alice Medeiros and John Schaefer for ten years' service; Councilman Kanel presented a service pin to Captain Echvin Robertson for twenty years' service. ST AFY_RE~_ORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Mr. Essex requested consideration of adoption of two Resolutions of Commendation for the Cypress Gamb!ers and the Cypress Panthers Inland Cities softball teams, which have won in national championships, which was added to the Consent Calendar as Item No. 23-A and 23-Bj and an Executive Session for matters of litigation, which was added as Item No. 28. Councilman Lacayo requested that tne City Manager review the sign Ordinance as it relates to political signing and notify those candidates who have failed to remove the signs erected for the June primary elections, tnat tney must be removed. Councilman Kanel requested consideration of a Resolution regarding the reduction of Federal deficit spending and supporting a balanced Federal budget, whicn was added as Item No. 29. CONTINU AnON OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - THE HIDE-AWAY, 43t'10 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mr. Essex presented a staff report dated August 22, 1984, regarding the continuation of consideration of public hearing for an application for a live entertainment permit at the Hide-Away, 4360 Lincoln Avenue. At the request of Council, staff had contacted Mr. Hans-Juergen Dawodniak, the new owner of the Hide-Away, regarding tne concerns expressed by the Lincoln Plaza Home- owners Association and the r:ity Council at the August 13 meeting. The applicant and the staff have agreed to the following conditions of approval: 1) The City Council reserves the right to reconsider the granting of the entertainment permit in the event that noise or other prohlems associated with the operation at the premises rises to a level of concern to the neighbors; 2) the back door of the premeises at 4360 Lincoln Avenue must remain closed at all times; and 3) the Hide-Away personnel must refrain from using the shopping center trash disposal facilities after 10:00 p.m. Mr. Essex read a letter received from the Lincoln Plaza Homeowners Association urging denial of this en tertainm ent perm it. Councilman Lacayo explained that one of the reasons for continuance of this hearing was to enable the owner and manager of the Hide-Away to meet with the Homeowners Association and address their concerns, which was not accomplished. Mr. Hans-Juergen Dawodniak, owner of the Hide-Away, spoke in support of approval of the permit, and stated that he was not aware that he was to meet with the Association, and that 191 City Council Minutes Augus t 27, 1984 he has resolved the prior concerns of the Council and the Association. Councilman Mullen asked whether staff had considered an emergency only lock-type devise to be installed on the back door to ensure that the door would remain closed, and concurred with Councilman Lacayo and Councilman Coronado who were disappointed that no meeting between the Hide-Away and the homeowners had occurred. Councilman Mullen stated he is unwilling to support approval of this application until a meE!ting has been held and the Association is comfortable with the conditions of approval. Mr. Dawodniak expressed his opinion that the emergency lock-type door is unnecessary. Mr. Jim Fox, 9652 Glenbrook Street, spoke in support of the application. Councilman Lacayo suggested that Mr. Fox accompany Mr. Dawodniak when meeting with the Homeowners Association. After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to continue this public hearing to the Council meeting of SE~ptember 11, 1984. The motion unanimously carried, 5-0. CONTINUATION OF PUBUC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-18 (EXPANDING EXISTING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/CAMPER SALES OFFICE AND STORAGE YARD, 5632-5652 LINCOLN AVENUE): Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated August 20, 1984, which outlines the agreement reached by Mr. Decker, applicant, and the City. This Conditional Use Permit was continued from the meeting of August 13, 1984, to allow the applicant time to meet with staff to resolve Condition No. 10 which required the relocation of the 6-foot high chain link fence to the back of the 5-foot planter fronting Lincoln Avenue. Staff had reached an agreement with Mr. Decker, whereby he will be given a three (3) year period in which to relocate the fence should Council approve the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Decker spoke in support of Conditional Use Permit No. 84-18 and stated his agreement with all conditions. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Mullen, to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 84-18 as orignially submitted, subject to revision of Condition No. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2825 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-18 - WITH CONDmONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: ABST AIN: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None Coronado CONTINU A TION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 84-4 (2- STORY STRUCTURE WITHIN 5-FEET OF PROPERTY LINE, 8571 LA HOMA): Mr. Essex eXplained that the applicant, Gilbert Granger, has requested withdrawal of Variance No. 84-4, and will work with staff to achieve the best possible building design within the framework of the Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried to accept the applicant's request for withdrawal of Variance No. 84-4. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBUC HEARrNG RE: RESOLUTION OVERRULING THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION REGARDING THE CONSISTENCY OF THE GENERAL PLAN, SPECIFIC PLAN, AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN: Mr. Essex explained that Mr. Al Brady, Secretary/Planner of the Airport Land Use Commission notified staff that he would be unable to attend the Council meeting, therefore, staff requested a continuance to the Council meeting of September 11, 1984. Hearing no objection, Mayor Partin so ordered this public hearing continued to the Council meeting of September 11, 1984. -2- jq2 City Council Minutes August 27, 1984 CONSIDERATION OF PUBUC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-21 (SELF-CONTAINED ALUMINUM RECYCLING MACHINE, 6381 BALL ROAD): Chris Eynon summarized the staff report dated August 17, 1984, which represents a request to install a self-contained aluminum recycling machine in the parking lot at Scotty's Market Shopping Center, located at 6381 Ball Road. She explained that staff is concerned over the proposed location which is at the edge of the public sidewalk/property line fronting Ball Road, which would encourage traffic to stop on Ball Road to deposit theiir cans and would aesthetically detract from the current upgrading occurring at the shopping center. Mr. Michael Schnieder 15250 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, representing the applicant, spoke in support of this permit, stating, in response to a question, that he would be willing to move the CanBank to the south side of Scotty's Market if ample power could be supplied. Discussion ensued regarding the potential traffic problems <md the debris that would be left behind. Councilman Mullen suggested Condition No.4 be revised to read: "The aluminum recycling machine shall be relocated against the south side of Scotty's Market, or other such location approved by City staff". Councilman Lacayo suggested that Condition No.3 be revised to read: "The CanBank shall be maintained in a state of good repair and the surrounding area shall be maintained in a clean, debris-free state at all times". It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 84-21 subject to conditions as revised. RESOLUTION NO. 2826 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-.21 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None CONSIDERATION OF PUBUC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-22 (PRE- SCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE, 5400 MYRA AVENUE): Chris Eynon presented the staff report dated August 16, 1984, a request from the Orange County Christian School to operate a pre-school through 8th grade private school at the 8.95 acre Damron Elementary School site, located at 5400 Myra Avenue. Since the proposed use is very similar to the public school operation and should not generate any foreseeable adverse impact upon the surrounding community, staff recommended approval subject to conditions, with Condition No.1 revised to read: "The Damron Elementary School sports field shall be available for organized recreational useage as scheduled by the Cypress Recreation and Park District. The subject school shall have first priority over sports field availability". Mr. David Lewis, representing Orange County Christian School, spoke in support of this permit. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado, to close the public hearing and adopt: the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 84-22 subject to conditions, and including the revision of Condition No.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2827 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84.-22 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None -3 - City Council Minutes /qg August 27, 1984 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDIl'lANCE NO. 731, ENACTING A ZONING MORITORIUM ON FORTUNE-TELLING BUSINESSES, BY EXTENDING THE TERM FOR A PERIOD OF TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS: At the Council meeting of July 23, 1984, an interim Ordinance was adopted enacting a zoning moratorium on fortune-telling businesses for a period of 45 days. Staff has begun a preliminary study of the regulation of fortune-telling businesses and has determined that before any recommendation can be presented to the City Council, additional time is necessary to perform a complete analysis of the subject matter. The Government Code permits the initial term for Urgency Ordinance to be extended for a period of ten months and fifteen days. Staff recommended that this time extension be granted. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the public hearing and approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending Ordinance No. 731 and extending the zoning moratorium on fortune-telling businesses for a period of ten months and fifteen days. ORDIN ANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 731 ENACTING A ZONING MORATORIUM ON FORTUNE-TELLING BUSINESSES, BY EXTENDING THE TERM FOR A PERIOD OF TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None RECESS: Mayor Partin declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:12 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8534-50: Mr. Beardsley summarized the staff report dated August 20, 1984, which states that the contract with Signal Maintenance, Incorporated, S.M.I., in the City of Cypress expires on September 14, 1984. This firm has performed traffic signal maintenance for the City since 1965. The most recent contract was awarded through competitive bids in 1975, which extended service to 1981. The City Council, in September, 1981, then approved a three-year renewal to the contract. S.M.I. is willing to enter into a new three-year contract at a price of $40.42 per intersection per month. This amounts to a 20 percent increase over last year's rate of $33.68; however the new rate is still lower than the rate charged to most other jurisdictions in this area for similar services. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the renewal of the Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract with Signal Maintenance, Incorporated, Anaheim, for a three-year period to expire September 14, 1987. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF FLAIL MOWER ATTACHMENT: Mr. Beardsley summarized the staff report dated August lO, 1984, consideration of purchase of flail mower attachment to be used with the new Turf Blazer mower to remove the thatch build-up from turf areas. Bob Hicks Turf Equipment Company, Incorporated, of Anaheim, has a demonstrator model available for sale for $2,306.56. The demonstrator was loaned to the City for evaluation and use, and the evaluation is favorable. This demonstrator is available at a savings with the same guarantee as a new machine. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to dispense with the regular bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of the Vrisimo flail attachment from Bob Hicks, 1274 North Red Gum Street, Anaheim, in the total amount of $2,306.56. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None -4- Iqf City Council Minutes August 27, 1984 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. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve Item Nos. 11 -23 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kamel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None Item No. 11: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of thl~ Regular Meeting of August 13, 1984. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of August 13, 1984 as submitted, with Councilman Coronado abstaining due to his absence from the meeting. Item No. 12: Motion to Introduce and lor Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item No. 13: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Commending the Chinese Railroad Building Pioneers of Orange County. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending the Chinese railroad building pioneers of Orange County. RESOLUTION NO. 2828 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS IN RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION OF THE CHINESE RAILROAD BUILDING PIONEERS. Item No. 14: Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions of Commendation for Eagle Scouts. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, commending Eagle Scouts Bryan, Joel, Douglas, and Richard Brodowski. RESOLUTION NO. 2829 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT BRYAN KEITH BRODOWSKI ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. RESOLUTION NO. 2830 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JOEL BLAINE BRODOWSKI ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. RESOLUTION NO. 2831 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT DOUGLAS EDWIN BRODOWSKI ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. RESOLUTION NO. 2832 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT RICHARD W. BRODOWSKI ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Item No. 15: Consideration of Appointment of City Representative to Orange County Vector Control District. Recommendation: That the City Council formally confirm the appointment of Councilman John Kanel as the City's representative to the Orange County Vector Control District. -5- I qS" City Council Minutes August 27, 1984 Item No. 16: Consideration of City Recommendation for Reappointment to the Orange County Senior Citizens' Advisory Council. Recommendation: That the City Council support the reappointment of Morris Spatz to the Orange County Senior Citizens' Advisory Commission and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of recommendation to the Orange County League of California Cities. Item No. 17: Consideration of Status Report of Parkway Tree at 6432 Elm Avenue. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 18: Consideration of Authorization to Accept Donation of Trees for Civic Center. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the accE~ptance of a donation from Mr. and Mrs. Akira Morio of trees for the Civic Center. Item No. 19: Consideration of Employment List - Secretary. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of Secretary as submitted. Item No. 20: Consideration of City's Debt Service Tax Rate for the 1984-85 Fiscal Year. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, fixing the City's debt service tax rate to be .0055 percent (.000055) of the assessed value. RESOLUTION NO. 2833 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FIXING THE VOTER APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-85. Item No. 21: Consideration of Appropriation of 1983-84 Encumbrances - City. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize appropriations totaling $1,151,454. Recreation and Park District Matters: Item No. 22: Consideration of the Cypress Recreation and Park District's Debt Service Tax Rate for the 1984-85 Fiscal Year. Recommendation: that the City Council, acting as the ex-offici ....overning Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, fixing the Distict's debt service tax rate to be .015 percent (.00015) of the assessed value. RESOLUTION NO. 141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREA nON AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, FIXING THE VOTER APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS TAX RATE IN SAID DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-85 Item No. 23: Consideration of Appropriation of 1983-84 Encumbrances - Park District. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize appropriations for encumbrances totaling $28,739 to the General Fund and $8,113 to the Central Services Fund. Item No. 23-A: Consideration of Resolution of Commending the Gamblers Softball Team for Winning National Championships. Recommendation: That the City Council approve and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending the Gamblers softball team for winning in national championships. -6- I cl f.;J City Council Minutes August 27, 1984 RESOLUTION NO. 2834 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING THE GAMBLERS SOFTBALL TEAM 1984 CALIFORNIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. Item No. 23-B: Consideration of Resolution Commending the Panthers Inland Cities Softball Team for its Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Softball. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending the Panthers Inland Cities softball team for its outstanding achievement in the field of softball. RESOLUTION NO. 2835 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING THE PANTHERS INLAND CITIES SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The City Council, referring to a report dated July 3, 1984, discussed at length the composition of a Cable Television Advisory Committee. Mr. Martin Figoten, 4058 Suva, stated that knowledgeable and concerned citizens are needed to serve on the committee and suggested that the interested nominees go through a structured video class to teach them what they need to be aware of, and to show that they are interested. Councilman Mullen stated that the schooling is a fine idea, lbut it should not be included in any decisions that would be made at this time. Councilman Lacayo moved to establish the Cable Television Advisory Committee with the membership as submitted in the report dated July 3, 1984, and further amend that all potential appointees be interviewed by Council, excepting Copley/Colony and staff, and that the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, the Advisory Committee on the Use of Athletic Facilities, and the Educational Consortium be required to submit three names for Council's consideration, and that staff advertise for the three available appointments for the citizens at large. The motion was seconded by Councilman Coronado, and unanimously carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULING A JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION: Mr. Essex referring to the staff report dated August 22, 1984, informed the Council that the Senior Citizen Commission, at its August meeting, requested a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss senior housing. The Council agreed to hold the joint meeting on October 22, 1984. Hearing no objection, Mayor Partin ordered the meeting date to remain as scheduled for October 22, 1984, 6:30 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON AMERICANA AWARDS TICKET POLICY: A staff report was presented dated August 22, 1984. The City Council, at its meeting of August 13, 1984, expressed concern regarding the financial impact on nominees and families wishing to attend the Americana Awards Banquet. Staff researched Council's concerns and found that Cypress College provides each nominee with two free complimentary tickets and will establish a policy to provide additional tickets for nominees at a reduced rate. After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to receive and file this report. The motion unanimously carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 5676 -5856: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Mayor Partin, to approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 5676 - 5856, in the total amount of $413,930.56. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: o COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kamel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin None None -7- City Council Minutes jq7 August 27, 1984 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF FEDERAL DEFICIT SPENDING AND SUPPORTING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET: Councilman Kanel explained that a communication had been received from the City of Westminster urging the support of a Resolution concerning the reduction of Federal Deficit Spending and supporting a balanced Federal budget. Councilan Kanel stated that adopting this type of Resolution would inform the Federal government of local concerns. Discussion ensued regarding the difficulty of balancing the Federal budget and whether this Resolution would have any positive effect. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to adopt the Resolution as presented. Brief discussion continued with the Council indicating that this motion would not pass. Councilman Kanel and Councilman Mullen withdrew their motion. At the request of the City Council, Councilman Kanel agreed to rewrite the Resolution and moved it continued to the September 11 Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen. Hearing no objection, Mayor Partin ordered it continued. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Partin called an Executive Session at 9:55 p.m. for matters of litigation. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. to Tuesday, September 11, 1984, 7:30 p.m. LLJ~~ MA YOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: -8-