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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2018
6:15 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Mayor
Peat in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District
Mayor Jon Peat
Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry
Council Member Rob Johnson
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Mariellen Yarc (arrived at 6.16 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
City Clerk Denise Basham
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker unless
extended by the City Council)
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1), Orange County Catholic Worker et al. v Orange
County et al. Case No. SA CV 18 -0155 -DOC (JDEx), U.S. District Court, Central District.
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 Negotiators: City Manager and Director of Finance and Administrative
Services, Employee Groups:
Executive Management
Mid -Management
Confidential
Cypress Employees' Association
Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 Title. City Clerk.
At 6:16 p.m the Mayor recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
The 7.00 p m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Peat.
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District
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Mayor Jon Peat
Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry
Council Member Rob Johnson
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Mariellen Yarc
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Chief of Police Rodney Cox
Director of Community Development Doug Dancs
Director of Recreation and Community Services June Liu
City Planner Doug Hawkins
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Maintenance Superintendent Kirk Streets
Information Technology Manager Adrian Smith
Human Resources Manager Regina Nguyen
Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper
Recreation Supervisor Jenni Worsham
Senior Management Analyst Alisha Farnell
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Johnson.
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Associate Pastor Brandon Beukelman, West
Cypress Church
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Peat asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier in
the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1), Orange County Catholic Worker et al v Orange County et
al. Case No. SA CV 18 -0155 -DOC (JDEx), U.S. District Court, Central District. He stated
that no reportable action was taken.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency Negotiators. City Manager and Director of Finance and Administrative Services,
Employee Groups: Executive Management, Mid -Management, Confidential, Cypress
Employees' Association, Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association. He stated that
no reportable action was taken
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Public
Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title:
City Clerk. He stated that no reportable action was taken.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Peat presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Benjamin James on being
selected as Delegate to the American Legion Boys State Program.
Mayor Peat presented a 'Parks Make Life Better Month' Proclamation to the Director of
Recreation and Community Services and staff.
The Mayor and Council Members recognized the Director of Recreation and Community
Services on her retirement.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker unless
extended by the City Council)
Mayor Peat asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting
Agenda to come forward.
Shelley Henderson, 0 C. Breeze, spoke regarding the upcoming Dining, Arts and
Entertainment Guide.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a
Council Member requests separate action on a specific item.
Council Member Morales stated that Agenda Item No. 13, the Warrant Register includes
warrant no 46769 for $607 82 of which $480.29 relates to a reimbursement he receives
as a retired employee of the City of Cypress He indicated that in voting for any motion
to approve the Warrant Register he would not be voting on warrant no. 46769 for the
reason disclosed.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Morales,
to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 13
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat
NOES 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS. None
Item No. 1 Approve Minutes — Meeting of June 11, 2018
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 2: Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
Item No. 3: Proclaim the Month of July 2018 as 'Parks Make Life Better Month'
Recommendation Proclaim the month of July 2018 as 'Parks Make Life Better Month.
Item No. 4: Approve an Agreement for Bus Shelter Operation and Advertising
Recommendation: Approve a ten-year agreement with a City option to extend for five
years to Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. for a Bus Shelter Program.
Item No. 5: Approve an Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for Parking Citation
Processing
Recommendation: Approve a three-year agreement with Data Ticket, Inc for processing
parking citations with the City option to extend for two years.
Item No. 6: Award Contract for Annual Police Department Shooting Range
Cleaning
Recommendation: Award a two-year contract, with three one-year extensions, to HCI
Environmental & Engineering Service for annual Police Department range cleaning in the
amount of $14 700 annually
Item No. 7• Accept a Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Education and
Enforcement Grant
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Recommendation:
JUNE 25, 2018
1 Adopt a Resolution accepting $28,866 in Grant Assistance Program funds from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and
2. Increase FY 2018-19 estimated revenues in the General Fund Grants fund by
$28,866, and
3. Increase FY 2018-19 appropriations by $28,866 in the General Fund Grants fund; and
4. Decrease FY 2018-19 appropriations by $2,302 in the General Fund for personnel
costs transferred to the General Fund Grants fund; and
5 Authorize the City Manager or Chief of Police to sign all necessary grant materials.
Resolution No. 6687
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Modifying the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 to Accept $28,866 in
Grant Assistance Program Funds Administered by the California Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Item No. 8: Approve Plans and Specifications for Willow Park Shade Shelter
Replacement, Project 212
Recommendation: Approve plans and specifications for Willow Park Shade Shelter
Replacement, Project 212.
Item No. 9: Receive and File the Strategic Plan Six -Month Objectives Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the strategic plan six-month objectives update.
Item No. 10: Receive and File a Contract to Conduct a Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment for the Nine -Acre Park Site
Recommendation: Receive and file a contract with Ninyo & Moore to conduct a Phase
1 Environmental Site Assessment for the nine -acre park site.
Item No. 11 Receive and File a Request for Proposals for Traffic Signal
Maintenance Services
Recommendation Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 12: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended May 31,
2018
Recommendation Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 13: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers and Wires Issued for the
Period of May 29, 2018 through June 8, 2018
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of May 29, 2018 through June 8, 2018:
• Warrants 46678 through 46842
• Electronic Funds Transfers 4311 through 4315
• Payroll Transfer W1363
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 14: Approve an Agreement to Conduct a Citywide Community Survey and
Establish a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Assist with the Development of
a Survey Questionnaire
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The Senior Management Analyst provided background information on this item.
Dr Tim McLarney True North Research, provided an overview on his firm and the survey
process
Council Member Yarc asked if the survey would include all departments.
The Senior Management Analyst responded that the ad hoc subcommittee would
development questions for a general overview of all City services and that a recreation
survey had been done approximately 11 years ago.
Council Member Yarc spoke regarding the recreation survey and expressed concerns
with the survey costs.
The City Manager stated the previous survey was focused on the community's needs and
willingness to bonded indebtedness for the development of new facilities, and the focus
of this survey would be related to community -wide service values and impacts.
Mayor Pro Tem Berry expressed concern with the survey cost and stressed that the data
be useful, and asked about outreach tactics.
Dr McLarney stated that community survey response rates are typically 10 percent and
that participation monitoring would be done with various recruiting methods used.
Mayor Pro Tem Berry asked about customers' reluctance to provide personal information.
Dr McLarney indicated that intrusive questions would not be asked.
Council Member Johnson asked about the survey timeframe and how many questions
would be asked.
Dr McLarney responded that the surveys are typically 15 to 20 minutes long and 75 data
points would be collected.
Council Member Johnson asked about priority project questions.
Dr McLarney replied that a priority section of speculatory questions would be asked.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to
approve an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to conduct a citywide community
survey in the amount of $31,538.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES. 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS. None
It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry to 1)
Establish an ad hoc subcommittee to advise and assist with the development of a
community survey questionnaire; and 2) Adopt a Resolution appointing Council Members
Johnson and Yarc to the ad hoc subcommittee, establishing its duration, and its duties
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat
NOES. 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS. None
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 6688
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Establishing
an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Advise and Assist with the Development of a
Community Survey Questionnaire
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Item No. 15: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Three -Year Memorandum of
Understanding with the Cypress Employees' Association
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information on
this item.
It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry to
adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cypress
Employees' Association from July 1 2018 through June 30, 2021
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS. None
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 6689
A Resolution of the City Council and Acting as Ex -Officio Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation and Park District of the City of Cypress, Approving the
Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Cypress and the
Cypress Employees' Association Concerning Wages, Salaries, Fringe Benefits
and Conditions of Employment
Item No. 16: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Three -Year Memorandum of
Understanding with the Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information on
this item
It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to
adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cypress
Maintenance Employees' Association from July 1 2018 through June 30, 2021
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 6690
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving the Memorandum
of Understanding Between the City of Cypress and the Cypress Maintenance
Employees' Association Concerning Wages, Salaries, Fringe Benefits
and Conditions of Employment
Item No. 17 Adopt a Resolution Establishing Salary and Benefits for Confidential
Positions
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information on
this item.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to
adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 6637 establishing salary and benefits for
Confidential positions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS. None
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Resolution No. 6691
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and Acting as
Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District Amending Resolution No. 6637 Establishing Salary Ranges
and Benefits for Confidential Positions
Item No. 18: Adopt Resolutions Establishing Salary and Benefits for Executive
Management and Mid -Management Positions
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information on
this item
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry and seconded by Council Member Johnson, to: 1)
Adopt a Resolution establishing salary ranges for Executive Management positions; and
2) Adopt a Resolution establishing salary ranges for Mid -Management positions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS. None
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 6692
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and Acting as
Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, Amending Resolution No. 6641 Establishing Salary Ranges
and Benefits for Executive Management Positions
Resolution No. 6693
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and Acting as
Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, Amending Resolution No. 6642 Establishing Salary Ranges
and Benefits for Mid -Management Positions
Item No. 19: Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving Zone Change No. 3117
and the Oxford Place Specific Plan
Council Member Yarc recused herself from this item due to the proximity of her home to
the project and left the Council Chambers.
The Director of Community Development provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Mayor Peat, to adopt the
Ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Berry reiterated her comments made at the regular City Council meeting
of June 11 that she is not in favor of townhomes on Orange Avenue and would prefer all
single-family homes. She indicated that she would vote no on this item.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES. 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Johnson, Morales, and Peat
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Berry
ABSENT 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Yarc
Ordinance No. 1173
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Calrfornia, Adopting
Zone Change No. 3117 and the Oxford Place Specific Plan, Changing the Zoning
Classification of the Property Located at 5081 Orange Avenue From PS -1A Public
and Semi -Public to PC Planned Community (PC -14)
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Council Member Yarc returned to the Council Chambers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker unless extended by the City
Council)
None.
A video from the 25th Anniversary of the Cypress Senior Center was presented.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Mayor Peat requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Johnson:
Attended the Flag Day ceremony at Cypress College. Attended an 0 C. Waste and
Recycling Committee meeting. Attended a Boys & Girls Club of Cypress Sponsor
Appreciation event. Attended the Concert -on -the -Green. Spoke regarding the City of
Irvine's possible withdrawal from the O.C. Fire Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Berry:
Attended a planning meeting for the Woman's Conference. Attended a Soroptimist of
Cypress business meeting. Spoke at the Flag Day ceremony at Cypress College.
Attended the Ovation at Flora homes grand opening. Attended an O.C. Forums Elder
Abuse conference. Volunteered at the Father's Day party at the Cypress Senior Center
Attended the Concerts -on -the -Green. Attended a Cypress Children's Advocacy Council
meeting. Attended the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Senior Center Attended the
Police Department Badge Pinning ceremony. Attended an OCCOG Board meeting.
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Installation dinner
Attended the Golden West Police Academy graduation. Attended the Farmers Market.
Council Member Morales:
Attended a Boys & Girls Club of Cypress Sponsor Appreciation event. Met with residents
to discuss Measure A. Attended the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Senior Center
Attended an O.C. Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting. Attended the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Installation dinner Met with the Director
of Recreation and Community Services recruiter Attended the Concert -on -the -Green.
Council Member Yarc:
Attended a Cypress College Americana Awards Steering Committee meeting Attended
a planning meeting for the Woman's Conference. Attended the Ovation at Flora homes
grand opening Attended the Farmers Market. Attended the Concerts -on -the -Green.
Attended the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Senior Center Attended the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Installation dinner Met with the Director
of Recreation and Community Services recruiter
Mayor Peat:
Attended the Ovation at Flora homes grand opening. Attended the Boys & Girls Club of
Cypress Sponsor Appreciation event. Attended the Concerts -on -the -Green. Attended a
West -Comm special meeting. Attended the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Senior
Center Attended the Police Department Badge Pinning ceremony Met with the Los
Alamitos Race Course regarding Measure A. Attended the Cypress Chamber of
Commerce Business Awards and Installation dinner Attended the Golden West Police
Academy graduation. Met with the Director of Recreation and Community Services
recruiter
The City Attorney spoke regarding the evaluation of California impacts related to a recent
court decision made in South Dakota to impose sales taxes on online purchases delivered
within that state from businesses located in a different state.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager stated that an onsite meeting was held at the nine -acre park site and
that in-person tours would be scheduled for the City Council. Spoke regarding the slide
show improvements to Channel 36. Acknowledged Video Coordinator John Olson on
his retirement.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting in memory of Cypress resident Tony Nieto at 8:11
p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday July 9, 2018, beginning at
5.30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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