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Minutes 98-08-10CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF CYPRESS August 10, 1998 ADULT DAY CARE--Appr findings and recommendations of task force AUHSD--Apprv joint use agreement for use of Oxford School facility for 10 years ANIMAL CONTROL--Apprv 1998-99 agreement w/County of Orange CAMPAIGN FINANCING ORDINANCE--Apprv 1st reading of ord for heightened reporting CULTURAL ARTS COMM--LoValtv Oath & Cert of Appointment to Betty Koester EQUIPMENT, AUTOS--Award contract to purchase 1998 Chew C/K 2500 truck for Maint FINANCE DEPT, COMM WARRANT LIST--Apprv LiSt for warrants No. 32932 - 33220 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE--Cont P/H to 9-14 MASSAGE PARLORS--Adopt Reso establishing application fees ORAL COMMUNICATIONS--Citizens spoke on health & safety, violent crimes & Peppertree Park PRESENTATION--Mayor's Proclamation presented to Ann Fowler and Linda Keenan REC & PARK DISTRICT--ACCept donation from Mitsubishi Electric for Sr Ctr computers SORRENTO LANDSCAPE--Amend landscape maint contract to include tree trimming TRAFFIC COMMISSION--Interview session for single vacancy to be held 8/24 WEED ABATEMENT--Award contract for weed abatement for FY 1998/99 YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT--Directed staff to implement program & auth appropriation ZONING MATTERS--Adopt Reso apprv DRC 98-16, construct apt. bldg., 5446 Bishop Page 7 7 2 5 1 3 6 4 6 1,2,8 1 3 2,3 5,6 2 3 3,4 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD AUgust 10, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m., Monday, August 10, 1998, in the Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, bv City Clerk Lillian Haina. DUe to the lack of a quorum, the meeting was recessed until 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. bv Mayor Pro Tem Keenan in the Board Room, West Wing, City Hall, due to the breakdown of the air conditioning in the Council Chamber. PRESENT: Councilmembers Bowman, Carroll, Keenan and Piercv ABSENT: Mayor Jones CLOSED SESSION: The Council immediately entered into Closed Session to discuss the agendized item of Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9'a), U.S. District Court Case NO. SACV-98-171, Via Maria v. City of Cvpress, et al. MAYOR JONES ARRIVED AT 6:14 P.M. Also present were the Acting City Manager Richard Storey, Acting City Attorney Jeff Goldfarb and staff member Karen Wylie. RECESS: Mayor Jones recessed the meeting at 6:5 p.m. to enable the Council to return to the Council Chamber. The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present were the Acting City Manager Richard Storey, Acting City Attorney Jeff Goldfarb and staff members Angus, Christoffels, DeCarlo, Krauss and Wylie. 7:00 P.M. SESSION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan. INVOCATION: Pastor Tony Rodriguez of the Cypress Evangelical Free Church gave the invocation. PRESENTATIONS: The City Clerk administered the Loyalty Oath and Mayor Jones presented a Certificate of Appointment to Newly-Appointed Cultural Arts Commissioner Betty Koester. Mayor's Proclamations were presented commending Mrs. Ann Fowler and MrS. Linda Keenan for their outstanding contributions to the success of the D.A.R.E. Auction at the Cypress Community Festival. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSIONNVORKSHOP AGENDA: The Acting City Attorney Jeff Goldfarb advised that discussions were held during Closed Session on the agendized item of Via Maria v. City of CVpress, et al. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Limited to One-half Hour MS. Susie Linde, 9845 Joel Circle, Cypress, expressed concern for the health and safety of her family and potential decrease in property values because of the violent acts that have taken place at some of the businesses near her home. She asked the status of the violence survey of Cypress businesses as requested by Councilmember Bowman. She recommended the City Manager review the City of Westminster's policy on police calls for live entertainment. She had not seen any public notices on the change of ownership of La Terraza (now known as El Jardine) relating to the live entertainment and alcohol license transfer. Mayor Jones asked that a report from the Police Department be given at the next Council meeting on the Cypress Billiards incident and what actions may be taken. Councilmember Keenan asked for an update from the Acting Police Chief on the Cypress Billiards incident. Acting Police Chief Krauss reported on the incident, which has been CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 10, 1998 classified as a hate crime committed by people residing outside the City of Cypress. Four people have been arrested, with additional arrests anticipated. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: AWARD OF WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99M REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9899-1: The Public Works Director presented the staff report which advised that two bids were received to provide weed abatement service for vacant parcels within the City. Costs related to this service are collected by the City through special assessments placed on the tax roll for the properties affected. It was moved by Councilmember Piercv and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to award a contract for weed abatement for Fiscal Year 1998/99 to Gardner Tractor Service, 10552 Chestnut Avenue, Stanton, California 90680, in the amount of $30,625.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones None None RENEWAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT: The staff report was presented by Gonzalo Vazquez, the City's Contracts and Environmental Affairs Manager, who indicated the County of Orange Health Care Agency provides animal control and animal shelter services to the City of Cypress. The County provides field, special and shelter services with a provisional payment for 1998/99 of $52,232. AS directed by the City Council last year, staff investigated other possible avenues for animal control services with the City of Long Beach. However, Long Beach officials indicated that they would be unable to expand their services to other agencies until thev evaluate their new facility's efficiency and measure the potential impact of service delivery expansion. It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to approve the 1998-g9 Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the County of Orange, and authorize the Mavor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones None None AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE DIVISION: The Acting City Manager asked the Public Works Director to review the staff report which sought an award of contract to replace a 1982 truck utilized by the City's Building Maintenance Crews. A truck meeting City specifications was found to be available on a County of Los Angeles contract with Wondries Fleet Division. The City of Cypress is allowed by Section 21A-10(e) of the City Code to participate with other public agencies to receive the advantages of large scale buying and dispense with formal bidding procedures. It was moved bV Councilmember Piercy and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to award a contract to purchase a 1998 Chew C/K 2500 truck, as described in the specification sheets, to Wondries Fleet Division, 1247 W. Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801, in the amount of $23,194.26. The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones o COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None AMENDMENT TO THE SORRENTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: The Public Works Director advised that the City Council had awarded a contract to maintain the parkway landscaping in the Sorrento Tract to Realgreen Gardening, Inc. on June 8, 1998. Recently staff sought bids for trimming the trees in this same area. Realgreen Gardening, Inc. was the low bidder and staff is requesting that their current contract be amended to include tree trimming. After some questions and answers on tree trimmers, costs and contracting out, Councilmember Carroll asked what it costs the City to trim a tree and why the trimming is being subcontracted. The Public Works Director will provide additional figures for comparison purposes and explained the type of work the one City tree trimming crew performs. It was moved by Councilmember Piercy and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to: 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 10, 1998 Amend the Sorrento Landscape Maintenance Contract awarded to Realgreen Gardening, Inc., 146 E. Railroad Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016, on June 8, 1998, to include the twice annual trimming of trees in the amount of $8,347. 2. Appropriate $8,347 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to ACCOUnt NO. 4187-11-216°08 to provide for the above-referenced tree trimming services. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones None None CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered bv the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendations listed on the Agenda. Councilmember Carroll requested that Item No. 7, DRC NO. 98-16, be removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Piercy referred to the Minutes of July 27, 1998 and asked for a correction of the name "Karen Sofman" on page 2 to "Kandis Hofman." It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 9, with the exception of Item No. 7 and the correction to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27, 1998. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, piercv and Jones None None Item No. 5: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of July 27, 1998 and July 28, 1998. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27, 1998, as amended, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 28, 1998, with Councilmember Carroll abstaining on the July 27 and July 28, 1998 Minutes, and Councilmember Bowman abstaining on the July 28, 1998 Minutes, due to their absence at the meetings. Item NO. 6: MOtiOn to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item No. 8: Request From Mayor Jones to Consider Conducting a Youth in Government Day Program in Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff to implement a Youth in Government Day Program and authorize an appropriation of $750 from the Unreserved Balance of the General Fund to Account Number 4104-11-109-01 for this program. Recreation & Park District Matters: Item NO. 9: Acceptance of Donation From Mitsubishi Electric America and Appropriation of $1,000 for the Purchase of Computer Equipment for the Senior Center Computer Education Program. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Formally accept the donation, in the amount of $1,000, from the participants of Mitsubishi Electric America as presented to the Senior Center at the City Council meeting of July 27, 1998; and 2) Increase estimated revenue 3713-12 (Donations) by $1,000, and increase appropriation by $1,000 to ACCOUnt No. 4116-12-317-10 (computer hardware-Sen ior Citizens Program) for the purchase of computer equipment benefiting the Senior Center Computer Education Program. Regarding Item No. 7, Approval of Design Review Committee No. 98-16, Request to Construct a Three (3) Unit Apartment Building at 5446 Bishop Street, Councilmember Carroll asked about the zoning of Bishop Street and the City Planner replied that it was high-density residential RM-20. Councilmember Carroll stated that one of the challenges is redevelopment and refurbishing of the City. He asked that in the future, a citizens committee be part of the Design Review Committee so people are aware of the redevelopment of some of the areas. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 10, 1998 It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee No. 98-16- with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 4997 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 98-16- WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILIVIEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mayor Jones mentioned Item No. 8 a Youth in Government Day Program and there will be an appropriation of funds to initiate that program. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CYPRESS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE: Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. The Acting City Manager asked the ACting City Attorney to present the staff report, which indicated that the City Attorney's office was directed to contact all holders of live entertainment permits to invite further comments and suggestions with respect to the urgency Live Entertainment Ordinance. In addition, comments received from live entertainment permit holders were to be considered, allowing time for operational experience with the new Ordinance and then return to City Council in July with a report and/or recommendations. Presented for Council consideration was a further revision of the existing Live Entertainment Ordinance based on the experience of staff in administering it. A Japanese restaurant asked if Karaoke would continue to be considered 'live entertainment." The Acting City Attorney advised that his interpretation would be that Karaoke would continue to be considered live entertainment under the ordinance. He outlined the proposed changes to the Ordinance and answered questions from Council Responding to Councilmember Keenan's query, the Acting City Attorney replied that any individual or group who wanted to hold an event on City property would simply submit an application in the same manner as anyone else. In response to Councilmember Carroll's question about on-site security, the Acting City Attorney referred to the applicable section of the Ordinance and State law requirements on the training and certification of security guards. The Acting Police Chief provided his opinion on the positive aspects of utilizing trained security guards. The ACting City Attorney explained that the State has a complete licensing scheme set up for security guards and the 100 individuals would be a floor and not a ceiling so that if someone wanted security for less than 100 persons they may do so. Mayor Jones identified the distance from an event to surrounding residences as being unresolved and directed staff to revisit that issue and report back. Mayor Jones asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. No one spoke. Councilmember Bowman said that it was his understanding that there were a couple of issues to be reviewed, such as other Ordinances that address live entertainment to assure consistency. It was moved by Mayor Jones and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to continue this item to the September 14, 1998 City Council meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 10, 1998 DEFERRED BUSINESS: CONTINUATION OF DRAFT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING ORDINANCE: At the request of the Acting City Manager, the Acting City Attorney advised that the Ordinance sets a zero dollar threshold for the contribution of money and a $50 recordation obligation for in- kind services for candidates for public office in the City. Councilmember Bowman remarked that he was not in favor of a $50 threshold and said he thought that the figure was $100. He suggested stating "less than $100" rather than "up to $50" in the Ordinance. After further discussion, the Acting City Attorney suggested that "a value of $50 or greater" be changed to "a value of $100 or greater" on page 4. The Fair Political Practices Act excludes from the definition of contribution, certain services and the State has viewed certain services as being different than the actual payment of money. From a legal standpoint, the Acting City Attorney did not see a problem in terms of distinguishing between the actual payment of funds and services. Councilmember Keenan clarified that the intent of the Ordinance was to require individuals who were avoiding the reporting of the value of in-kind services. Councilmember Piercy agreed with establishing dollar amounts to be reported but not the changing of the definition of "contributions," which posed the problem. She had additional questions on the penalties for infraction and the limitation period, which were explained by the Acting City Attorney. Councilmember Piercv would like to see the penalties less punitive and more clear. Councilmember Carroll clarified that the Ordinance did not change the municipal code on the penalties and the Council wanted a statute of limitations that was similar to the Fair Political Practices Reform ACt. Councilmember Keenan noted the first reading of this Ordinance was needed this evening in order to be effective for the November election and he was willing to compromise on the $100. He had already compromised on the penalty from a misdemeanor to an infraction and this Ordinance was to heighten campaign finance reporting. It was moved bv Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, providing for heightened reporting of contributions and expenditures for elections with the change to the threshold for in-kind contributions/expenditures from $50 to $100. The Acting City Attorney would provide a revised copv of the Ordinance to the City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE X TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDINO FOR THE HEIGHTENED REPORTING OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan and Jones NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercv ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None councilmember Bowman commented that this Ordinance will be tested during the November election and the dollar amount will cause concern. Mayor Jones remarked that she felt that dollars have not been reported and this is one way to determine where the campaign funds are coming from. Councilmember Carroll said that completing the present campaign forms is quite difficult and this Ordinance will not make it much more difficult, but more comprehensive. NEW BUSINESS: SCHEDULING INTERVIEW SESSION OF APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION: The Acting City Manager referred to the staff report which represented a request to schedule a day and time to conduct the interview session of the four 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 10, 1998 applicants seeking appointment to the one vacancy on the Traffic Commission. The interview session will be held August 24, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING APPLICATION FEES FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS, MASSAGE TECHNICIAN OR MASSAGE PRACTITIONER PERMITS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS: The Acting City Manager requested the City Clerk to present the staff report which advised that the City's Massage Establishment and Live Entertainment Ordinances both require that application fees be set by a Resolution of the City Council. Since the adoption of the revised ordinances, the Police Department staff has been working with the City Attorney's office in establishing the application and renewal fees. The following fees were recommended, which reflect the amounts equal to or less than the actual cost of processing these applications. 1. Review of massage establishment permit application - $200 Review of renewal application - $50 2. Review of massage technician or massage practitioner permit application - $350 Review of renewal application - $50 3. Review of live entertainment permit application - $200 Review of renewal application - $50 Councilmember Keenan asked if the live entertainment permit would 'be applied to temporaw uses, such as, Concerts on the Green or events of less than five day's duration. ] The Acting City Attorney explained that the Council can establish procedures to waive fees in circumstances where the person(s) making the application could demonstrate financial need and providing there is an objective guideline. Mayor Jones commented that there are so many exceptions that it would be difficult to establish a waiver policy and she suggested continuing the current practice that the request for a waiver come before the Council. It was clarified by the Acting City Attorney that the live entertainment permit application of $200 was only for the full live entertainment permit. Mayor Jones suggested it be more clearly stated in the Resolution. Councilmember Bowman felt that there needed to be a comparison of all the revised Ordinances before a distinction could be made for fees charged. The ACting City Attorney suggested that Section 3, establishment of fees for live entertainment permits, of the proposed Resolution be removed and brought back to Council along with the Cypress Live Entertainment Ordinance. It was moved by Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the application and renewal fees for Massage Establishment and Massage Technician or Practitioner. Councilmember Carroll suggested that three City facilities, i.e., community Center, Senior Center and Civic Center Green be grandfathered. Mayor Jones suggested that be reviewed as part of the Cypress Live Entertainment Ordinance that was continued to September 14. RESOLUTION NO. 4998 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPLICATION FEE FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS, AND MASSAGE TECHNICIAN OR PRACTITIONER PERMITS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones None None APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 32932- 33220: It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to approve the commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 32932 through 33220 in the amount of $2,045,917.22. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones None None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 10, 1998 RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors. CONTINUATION OF APPROVAL OF JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS/CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, FOR TFIF USE OF THE OXFORD SCHOOL FACILITY FOR A TEN (10) YEAR PERIOD: The Acting City Manager called upon the Recreation and Park Director to summarize the staff report regarding the lease of the Oxford School facility with Building "E" used by the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild and the open space maintained and utilized by the Cypress Recreation and Park District. With the Oxford Academy opening in the Fall of 1998, the City requested an assured 10 year lease for continued use of Building E and the Open Space area. The City Council had directed staff to negotiate the Agreement for a full 10 year lease of facilities. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the lease agreement more clearly defining which properties were involved and the specific hours. A follow-up meeting was held on July 28, 1998 between School District and City representatives to further negotiate the lease. The changes made from the previously proposed agreements were listed in the report and have been reviewed by the Recreation and Park District and Anaheim School District staffs. The Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees will be considering approval of the lease at its meeting of August 13, 1998. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Piercy that the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the joint lease with the Anaheim Union High School District for a term of ten (10) years (except as to Room NO. 504) to commence on July I, 1998, and end on June 30, 2008, lease to Room No. 504, ends June 30, 2000. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy and Jones None None APPROVAL OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNCIL APPOINTED ADULT DAY CARF TASK FORCE FOR THE NEED FOR AN ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES: The Recreation and Park Director reviewed the staff report providing a brief history of this project. At the July 28, 1998 workshop meeting, the City Council accepted the Task Force report and favorably considered support for the concept of the development of a non-profit or separate foundation to be developed as recommended by the Task Force. The Council discussed a commitment of indirect resources, including some staff assistance. Mr. Mike MCGill, Chair of the Adult Day Care Task Force, thanked the staff and Task Force members. He summarized the final recommendation as discussed in the July 28, 1998 workshop with the City Council. Responding to Councilmember Keenan, Mr. McGill explained that the Task Force recommendation meant that the City of Cypress would endorse, in concept only, the formation of an independent "Cypress Adult Day Services Finance Advisory Board." Councilmember Carroll thanked the Task Force members for their endeavors. He stated that the City supports the formation of an independent advisory board but should not be a legal partner. It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Piercy that the City Council, acting as ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, based on the information presented by the Adult Day Care Task Force, accept the findings and recommendations of the Adult Day Care Task Force. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: AD~;I:NT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 ¢OUN¢ILMEMGER~: Bowman, CarrolI, Keenan, PiercyandJones None None Councilmember Keenan expressed his thanks to the Task Force members for their excellent work and research. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. RECESS: Mayor Jones recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to enable the City Council to act as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 10, 1998 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters NOt on the Agenda. Ms. Mary Crowder, 6881 Reefton Avenue, Cypress, mentioned that Peppertree Park was tagged last week, it was called in and repainted. The swing set is catching clothing and tearing it and there is a wide gap on the bridge that a small child could fall through. The park trees have been trimmed and look terrible. Councilmember Carroll felt that the tree trimmers need instruction on how to trim trees. Councilmember Piercy reported that the Sanitation District will be dropping residential rates where they have decided that the heaviest users will pay the largest amount. Unfortunately, it means an increase for restaurants and car washes of 300 to 800%. The Board of Directors decided to increase the rates for the heaviest users over the next three years. If anyone needs additional information, she asked that she be contacted. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, AUgUSt 24, 1998 in the Board ROOm to conduct oral interviews of Traffic Commission applicants. ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS