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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
March 25, 2019
5:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor
Berry 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 Stacy Berry
Mayor Pro Tem Rob Johnson
Council Member Paulo Morales (arrived at 6:29 p.m.)
Council Member Jon Peat
Council Member Marielien Yarc
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Community Development Doug Dancs
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Donna Mullally
Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado
Senior Management Analyst Alisha Farnell
City Clerk Denise Basham
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Kyle Lewis, Lewis Land Developers, LLC., spoke regarding negotiations for the property
located at the northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Winners Circle.
WORKSHOP SESSION
The City Manager stated the workshop would include discussion regarding the fiscal
strategies, reserves and pension liabilities.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated no formal City Council action
would be required. He stated the five fiscal strategies approved by the City Council in
February were largely in response to sales tax stagnation and pension increases. He
stated policies and practices associated with the fiscal strategies had been developed,
and changes were proposed at this time.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated the budget will be balanced
with a focus on long-term sustainability and it is a one-year document with a five-year
forecast.
He stated reserves and fund balances will be maintained prudently, with no proposed
changes, and last month a $2 million stabilization reserve was established. He indicated
budget savings for defined purposes may be the only area to grow reserves.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services spoke regarding available resources
and stated service levels have not been compromised but would be reviewed. He stated
maintenance of facilities and infrastructures remain a strategic plan goal, and the seven-
year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) would continue to be the driving force. He stated
restricted monies are available and preferred for capital projects rather than General Fund
monies.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked about cost savings related to delayed road improvements.
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The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded road improvement levels
may decrease slightly when compared to a few years ago and restricted monies could be
used instead of General Fund monies over the next seven-year term. He spoke regarding
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding requirements.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated financial decisions will
continue to be transparent to the public with approval by the City Council in open session
and postings on the City website.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services reviewed the City cash and reserves,
and stated there is approximately $151 million in cash on hand at February 28, 2019. He
stated the Pension Trust is approximately $10.2 million as of February 28, 2019 with an
additional investment of $1 million within the next month as part of the mid -year budget.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated there is approximately $105
million in unrestricted monies, including the pension trust, and amounts set-aside for
capital projects representing the largest portion with approximately $53.9 million. He
stated the $12.9 million in the General Fund includes a $7.2 million stabilization
contingency, $2.5 million business relocation stabilization, and a $2 million budget
stabilization. He stated the City Council approval is required for use of any of these funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked if the stabilization contingency is maintained at 25
percent.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded in the affirmative, and
clarified that the stabilization contingency is 25 percent of operating expenditures.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated the business relocation
stabilization would be used in the event of a major business disaster or the relocation of
a large revenue providing business.
The City Manager spoke regarding the difficulty should a large business leave the City
and how the business relocation stabilization funds could be used.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated the business relocation
stabilization includes hotels which provide nearly $3 million in annual revenues. He stated
the new budget stabilization may be used to deal with future Public Employees'
Retirement System (PERS) increases.
Council Member Yarc asked if the use of budget stabilization funds require City Council
approval.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded in the affirmative.
The City Manager stated stabilization contingency, business relocation stabilization, and
budget stabilization require City Council approval.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated unassigned funds require City
Council approval also, and would be used for unexpected and/or uncontrolled
expenditures.
Mayor Berry asked if unassigned funds are consistent each year.
The Director of Finance and Administrative responded in the affirmative, and clarified that
unassigned funds have been approximately $800,000 to $1 million.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated capital project funds are
approximately $53.9 million and include a contingency of approximately $8.6 million,
approximately $900,000 for the approved loan to the Cypress Recreation and Park
District for the LARC Park design, and approximately $44 million for future year projects.
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The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated internal service funds are cost
centers that provide services which benefit the City as a whole such as Information
Technology. He stated equipment replacement charges are also included which fund
replacement assets through annual charges to the General Fund. He stated employee
benefits includes Pension Trust amounts which are set-aside for employee accrued leave,
and self-insurance amounts are set-aside annually for liability insurance and worker's
compensation.
Council Member Yarc asked if the $5 million self-insurance amount is constant each year.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded the self-insurance fund
is monitored and can be redistributed to other Internal Service Funds if deemed
appropriate.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services reviewed Fiscal Year 2017-18
through 2024-25 capital balances that include the repayment of both the $5 million sewer
loan and the Successor Agency $2 million loan next year. He stated the projected
balance decrease is due to the LARC Park loan, and the $15 million Myra Avenue Pump
Station and LARC Park repayment are not factored into the infrastructure balances
presented.
Council Member Peat asked about the LARC Park repayment.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded LARC Park repayment
would come from the Park Development Fees.
The City Manager stated infrastructure balances are no longer increasing and largely
come from year-end savings.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated there is not a guarantee
restricted monies would be available long-term.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated Cypress Recreation and Park
District reserves are projected to be $10.3 million at June 30, 2019, with most reserves
earmarked for capital funds.
Council Member Yarc asked for clarification on earmarked for capital funds.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated earmarked for capital funds
is defined as being available for future capital projects.
The City Manager stated earmarked for capital funds includes improvements to parks and
recreation facilities and are accumulated surplus revenues.
Council Member Yarc asked how the monies are accumulated.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated monies not used on
operations or current year capital projects are set aside for future usage.
Mayor Berry asked if the $2.2 million from City General Fund was agreed upon by the
City Council.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded in the affirmative, and
clarified the monies remain unspent.
Council Member Yarc asked if the funds were a loan or gift to the Cypress Recreation
and Park District.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded the funds were a gift.
The City Manager stated the monies are saved for park investments and rehabilitations.
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Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked if the $6.8 million earmarked for capital could be used for
LARC Park or Arnold/Cypress Park.
The City Manager responded in the affirmative, and clarified the City Council should be
judicious about how the monies are spent.
The City Manager stated the $1.1 million park development fees are restricted.
Mayor Berry asked about designation of park development fees.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded the currently available
park development fees are Ovation at Flora Park.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services reviewed the net pension liabilities
and stated it would continue to increase. He stated the City would have to pay more into
the system in order to pay down the liability, and the set aside amount has increased.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked about the increase from fiscal year ending June 20, 2015,
compared to fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated funding is based on PERS
actuarial liability assumptions.
The City Manager stated increases are expected over the new few years and plateau for
approximately five to ten years, then decrease.
Council Member Yarc asked about consideration of employee salary increases.
The Director of Finance and Administrative stated employee salary increases are
considered as part of the actuarial assumptions.
Council Member Yarc asked if the City would change its retirement system for more
sustainability.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded in the affirmative, and
clarified it would occur in incremental steps.
The City Manager stated a change in retirement system is more of a political than actuarial
question.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated the pension challenge would
continue to be monitored and fiscal strategies would be incorporated into the budget.
The City Manager stated the pension trust is earning higher interest and the City has the
option to pay more or make lump sum payments to PERS to pay down the liability quicker.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council 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 241-091-22 through 26,
Inclusive, 13.329 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Katella Avenue and Winners
Circle, Parties Negotiating with: Lewis Land Developers, LLC and Province Group, LLC,
Shea Properties, and Blackridge Group, negotiating Party: City Manager, Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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: Cypress Police Officers' Association.
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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 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, Title: City Manager.
At 5:50 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 Berry.
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District
Mayor Stacy Berry
Mayor Pro Tem Rob Johnson
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Jon Peat
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 Cameron Harding
City Planner Doug Hawkins
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Public Works Superintendent Kirk Streets
Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers
Recreation Specialist Andi Terry
Senior Management Analyst Alisha Farnell
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Camp Fire.
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chaplain Rich Fieger, Cypress Church.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Berry 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 Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-22 through 26, Inclusive,
13.329 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Katella Avenue and Winners Circle,
Parties Negotiating with: Lewis Land Developers, LLC and Province Group, LLC, Shea
Properties, and Blackridge Group, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment. He stated that no reportable action was taken.
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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: Cypress Police Officers' Association. He stated that no reportable
action was taken.
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 Public
Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Title:
City Manager. He stated that no reportable action was taken.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
Mayor Berry asked for the report of the Workshop Session Agenda items discussed
earlier in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Workshop Session regarding
review of fiscal strategies, reserves and pension liabilities.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Berry presented a proclamation to Lili Ibanez proclaiming the month of April 2019
as "DMV/Donate Life California Month."
The Chief of Police introduced Police Officer Jennifer Hernandez.
Jennifer Lim, Youth Action Committee, provided an annual update.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Mayor Berry asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting
Agenda to come forward.
Shelley Henderson, O.C. Breeze, spoke regarding upcoming events.
Jeff Hooman, Cypress, spoke regarding code enforcement.
The following residents spoke regarding LARC Park:
Jason Dinkle
Carl K. Fulbright
Ed Kraemer
Raul Banuelos
Brittney Cook
Nelson Machin
Sean Clark
Amy Delmore
Peter Korody
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson requested Agenda Item Nos. 1 and 4 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
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Council Member Morales stated that Agenda Item No. 10, the Warrant Register, includes
warrant no. 49471 for $533.75 for 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. 49471 for the reason disclosed.
It was moved by Council Member Yarc and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2, 3, and 5 through 10.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, Johnson and Berry
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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 April 2019 as "DMV/Donate Life California
Month"
Recommendation: Proclaim the month of April 2019 as "DMV/Donate Life California
Month."
Item No. 5: Approve Revisions to the Boards, Commission and Committees Policy
Manual and Commission Appointment Application
Recommendation:
1. Adopt the Resolution adopting the sixth revision to the Boards, Commissions and
Committees Policy Manual; and
2. Approve the revision to the Application for Commission Appointment.
Resolution No. 6722
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Adopting the Sixth Revision to the Boards, Commissions and
Committees Policy Manual
Item No. 6: Approve Plans and Specifications and Award a Contract for Tree
Planting Program, Project 227
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Tree Planting Program, Project 227; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $99,625 to Master Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.,
for Tree Planting Program, Project 227, and authorize a contingency of $15,000.
Item No. 7: Approve One Cellular Antenna Facility and Streetlight Pole
Replacement — Design Review Committee Permit No. 3139
Recommendation: Approve Design Review Committee Permit No. 3139, subject to the
attached conditions.
Resolution No. 6723
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving
Design Review Committee Permit No. 3139 - With Conditions
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Item No. 8: Receive and File Proposal for Recreation and Community Services
Department Strategic Plan
Recommendation: Receive and file the scope of work from K.E. Thalman & Associates
for the development of a Recreation and Community Services Strategic Plan.
Item No. 9: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended February
28, 2019
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 10: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of February 16, 2019 through March 15, 2019
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of February 16, 2019 through March 15, 2019:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 5546 through 5698
• Warrants 49327 through 49606
• Payroll Transfers W1385 and W1386
Regarding Item No. 1: Approve Minutes — Meetings of February 25, February 27,
and March 11, 2019, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson stated he would abstain from voting on
the minutes from the February 25 and February 27, 2019 meetings.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to
approve as submitted.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, and Berry
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson
Regarding Item No. 4: Excuse Absences of Recreation and Community Services
Commissioners Nancy Conze and Carlos Espinosa and Traffic Commissioner Bob
Sittman, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked about approved absences.
The City Clerk stated the Boards, Commission and Committees Policy Manual stipulates
four absences during a 12 -month period may constitute action by the City Council for
removal.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson commented that City Council should consider commission
absenteeism during the recruitment process.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
excuse the absences of Recreation and Community Services Commissioners Nancy
Conze and Carlos Espinosa and Traffic Commissioner Bob Sittman.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, Johnson and Berry
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 11: Update on LARC Park Community Outreach
The Director of Recreation and Community Services provided background information on
this item.
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Council Member Yarc asked about concerns raised with regard to L.A. Galaxy.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services stated L.A. Galaxy representatives
have attended various community meetings, however staff has not consulted with them
on park design or usage.
Council Member Yarc asked about the potential role L.A. Galaxy could have with the
LARC Park usage.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services stated user groups include AYSO,
club teams, and adult soccer leagues, and L.A. Galaxy would be included with all groups
for field usage.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson spoke regarding various park proposals and the potential for
additional park space pending the Los Alamitos Race Course closure.
The City Manager stated Measure A includes two sites zoned for public park space with
approximately nine acres at Lexington Street and Cerritos Avenue and approximately
eight acres at Cerritos Avenue and Moody Street. He stated there are one or two
unassigned acres of park to be considered by the City Council during the environmental
review and entitlement process. He stated it is expected the residential home developers
would develop a series of small parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson spoke regarding multi -use parks, youth sports league usage of
Oak Knoll Park, and girls' softball usage of Arnold/Cypress Park. He commented that
Cypress School District and Anaheim Union High School District sites are becoming
limited and there is a need for soccer fields.
Council Member Peat spoke regarding City joint use agreements with Cypress School
District and Anaheim Union High School District and clarified that priority is given to school
usage. He stated there are dedicated fields for softball and baseball and none for soccer
or football, and AYSO combined participation exceeds the other sports. He spoke in
support of a multi -use sports park. He commented that the Advisory Committee on Use
of Athletic Facilities (ACUAF) allows for up to 45 percent of youth sports programs to be
non-resident participants.
Council Member Morales spoke regarding social media misinformation and encouraged
residents to contact City staff. He commented field demands exceed available facilities.
Mayor Berry asked about all aspects of the multi -use field.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services responded all sports can be played
on artificial turf and programming has not yet been determined. He spoke regarding multi-
use field striping options.
Mayor Berry expressed concern with the use of synthetic turf and asked about a grass
option.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services stated synthetic turf would maximize
programmable hours and high -demand is expected.
Mayor Berry asked if other amenities could include a splash pad, dog park, or basketball
court.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services responded in the affirmative, and
stated the City Council would recommend amenities.
Council Member Yarc expressed concern with the durability and 10 -year life expectancy
of synthetic turf, and asked about the feasibility of establishing a dog park.
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The City Manager stated none of the existing park facilities meet reasonable criteria for a
dog park. He stated programmable dog park areas may include the maintenance
buildings on the southwest corner of the nine -acre site and the eight -acre site at Cerritos
Avenue and Moody Street.
Council Member Yarc asked about current soccer team accommodations.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services stated field usage is managed,
barring possible facility usage decreases by the school districts.
The City Manager stated AYSO has been unable to accommodate some of its tournament
play and Lexington Junior High School has stopped allowing Friday night field usage due
to maintenance issues.
Council Member Yarc asked if Friday Night Lights would be played at LARC Park.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services responded Friday Night Lights could
be a possibility and group usage has not yet been determined.
Council Member Yarc asked about a guarantee the site would not host soccer exclusively.
The City Manager responded the City Council would adopt the usage policy and it would
be considered as part of the Strategic Plan.
Council Member Yarc spoke in support of multiple sport uses and requested the City
Council be provided with additional information on synthetic turf versus natural grass.
The City Manager stated a workshop and facility tours could be provided to the City
Council.
Council Member Yarc encouraged continued input from residents.
Council Member Peat stated Cypress High School would be upgrading its lighting and
spoke regarding field lock-up.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson spoke regarding continual field usage and the benefits of
synthetic turf.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
receive and file LARC Park Design Community Meetings Update.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, Johnson and Berry
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 12: Adopt the Updated Strategic Plan and Six -Month Objectives
The City Manager provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
adopt the updated Strategic Plan, including the three-year goals and six-month
objectives.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, Johnson and Berry
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Item No. 13: Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Maintaining Local Control
of Energy Solutions
The City Manager recused himself and left the Council Chambers.
Council Member Peat provided background information on this item.
Julia Emerson, Southern California Gas, spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson spoke regarding freedom of choice.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to
approve a Resolution in support of maintaining local control of energy solutions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, Johnson and Berry
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 6724
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress
in Support of Maintaining Local Control of Energy Solutions
The City Manager returned to the dais.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
Ed Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding sports field usage.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Mayor Berry requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Morales:
Volunteered at the Hoag Classic Golf Tournament. Met with residents regarding issues
at surrounding apartments and condominiums. Emceed the Presentation Sisters Benefit.
Participated in the Boys and Girls Club of Cypress Golf Tournament. Attended a
City/AUHSD Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Attended an O.C. Mosquito and
Vector Control District meeting. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress Annual Tea.
Council Member Peat:
Attended a broker open house for a vacant building on Plaza Road. Attended the Cypress
College Veterans Resource Center Groundbreaking ceremony. Participated in the Boys
and Girls Club of Cypress Golf Tournament. Attended a City/AUHSD Joint Steering Ad
Hoc Committee meeting. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress Annual Tea. Attended
the Los Alamitos State of the City luncheon.
Council Member Yarc:
Attended the Cypress College Veterans Resource Center Groundbreaking ceremony and
Annual 5K Run/Walk. Attended a Woman's Club of Cypress Board meeting. Attended
the Woman's Club of Cypress Annual Tea. Spoke regarding the Coyote Management
Plan and community meeting on April 23.
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Mayor Pro Tem Johnson:
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Student Mentoring breakfast. Viewed the
Cypress Community Center Gallery Art Show. Participated in the Cypress College
Baseball Fundraiser Golf Tournament. Attended a broker open house for a vacant
building on Plaza Road. Attended the Cypress College Veterans Resource Center
Groundbreaking ceremony. Recognized six Eagle Scouts. Participated in the Boys and
Girls Club of Cypress Golf Tournament. Attended the Los Alamitos State of the City
luncheon. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress Annual Tea. Announced Hampton
Inn won the Los Angeles Times O.C. Favorite Hotel award.
Mayor Berry:
Attended the Chamber of Commerce Networking breakfast. Attended a Soroptimist
Business meeting. Attended the Cypress College Veterans Resource Center
Groundbreaking ceremony and Annual 5K Run/Walk. Attended a Cypress Children's
Advocacy Council meeting. Delivered new shoes to kids in need at the Boys and Girls
Club of Cypress. Participated in March for Meals delivering meals to homebound senior
citizens. Led a Boys and Girls Club of Cypress Smart Girls tour of City Hall and the Police
Department. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress Annual Tea. Announced the
Commission recruitment beginning April 1.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager stated Youth in Government Day would be held on Tuesday, March
26. He announced the Teen Fashion Scene on Saturday, March 30, Tip -A -Cop on
Thursday, April 25, and the upcoming Cypress College Studio Theatre production of "12
Angry Jurors."
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Berry adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. in memory of Pacifica High School
Softball Coach Mark Campbell and Cypress resident George Hallak to an adjourned
Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, April 8, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the
Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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