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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
June 10, 2019
6:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 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
Council Member Jon Peat
Council Member Marielien Yarc
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
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 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: Shea Properties, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
At 6:30 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:07 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 Marielien 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
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Police Commander Chris Revere
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Donna Mullally
City Planner Doug Hawkins
City Planner Amy Stonich
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Assistant City Engineer Nick Mangkalakiri
Public Works Superintendent Kirk Streets
Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper
Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers
Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado
Acting City Clerk Alisha Farnell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Morales.
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Trevor Cooper, First Baptist Church
of Cypress.
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: Shea Properties, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. He stated that no reportable action was taken.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Berry and Council Members presented Certificates of Special Recognition to
outgoing City Commissioners Frann Shermet, Senior Citizens Commission and Jim
Hunter, Recreation and Community Services Commission.
Mayor Berry and Council Members presented Certificates of Special Recognition to
Cypress High School Championship Athletes.
O.C. Fire Authority Division Chief Shane Sherwood announced the Smoke Alarm Event
at Cypress Mobile Home Park on Saturday, June 22, reminded of the importance of
working smoke alarms, and spoke regarding the potential discontinuation of support
services from the City of Placentia.
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.
ChristopherAguilera, representing Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk -Silva, spoke regarding
their office relocation and upcoming community events.
Rachel Strong, Strong Dance Studios, spoke regarding the upcoming summer show.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public comments — five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City Council.
Council Members should disclose communications with anyone relevant to a Public
Hearing item.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 2019
Item No. 1: Approve On-site Sale of Beer and Wine for Two Restaurants at 5735
Lincoln Avenue — Conditional Use Permit No. 3141
City Planner Stonich provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Oanh Le, stated she agreed to the conditions of approval.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
approve on-site sale of beer and wine for two restaurants at 5735 Lincoln Avenue —
Conditional Use Permit No. 3141, subject to the attached conditions.
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. 6737
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3141 - With Conditions
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 Peat stated he is Cypress Boys and Girls Club President and in voting
for any motion to approve Item No. 7, he would not be voting on Item No. 7 for the reason
disclosed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 12.
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. 1: Approve Minutes — Meeting of May 28, 2019
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 3: Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
Item No. 4: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Appropriations Limits
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2019-20
appropriations limit.
Resolution No. 6738
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Establishing the
City's Appropriations Limit for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year
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Item No. 5: Adopt the Cypress Recreation and Park District's Fiscal Year 2019-20
Appropriations Limit
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the Cypress Recreation and Park
District's Fiscal Year 2019-20 appropriations limit.
Resolution No. 6739
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Ex Officio Governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, a Subsidiary District
of the City of Cypress Establishing the Cypress Recreation and Park District's
Appropriations Limit for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year
Item No. 6: Adopt Annual Statement of Investment Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Statement of Investment
Policy.
Resolution No. 6740
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and Acting as the
Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, Adopting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy
Item No. 7: Approve an Amendment to the Boys & Girls Club Lease of 10161
Moody Street
Recommendation: Approve an Amendment to the Boys & Girls Club Lease of 10161
Moody Street.
Item No. 8: Approve a Task Order for Environmental Documents for Property at
the Northwest Corner of Katella Avenue and Winners Circle
Recommendation: Approve a $50,800 Task Order to LSA for the preparation of
environmental documents, and authorize a $5,080 contingency.
Item No. 9: Approve an Ordinance Updating Taxicab Regulations
Recommendation: Introduce for first reading an Ordinance, by title only, updating
taxicab regulations.
Ordinance No.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Amending Chapter 26A of the Cypress Municipal Code Relating
to the Regulation of Taxicabs
Item No. 10: Confirm Appointment of City Commissioners
Recommendation: Confirm appointments to the Recreation and Community Services,
Senior Citizens, and Traffic Commissions.
Item No. 11: Receive and File a Residential Parking Permit District Petition on
Teresa Avenue, Santa Elise Street, and Santa Rita Street and Set a Public Hearing
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the petition to establish a Residential Parking Permit District on
Teresa Avenue, Santa Elise Street and Santa Rita Street between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00
a.m.; and
2. Set a public hearing for July 8, 2019, to consider establishing the Residential Parking
Permit District.
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Item No. 12: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of May 11, 2019 through May 24, 2019
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of May 11, 2019 through May 24, 2019:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 6030 through 6038
• Warrants 50146 through 50305
• Payroll Transfers W1391
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 13: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget for the City of Cypress and the
Cypress Recreation and Park District
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information on
this item.
Council Member Yarc asked about budget projections and the effects of pension
liabilities.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded pension liabilities is the
largest City expenditure and revenue sources have not kept up with expenditures.
Council Member Yarc asked when a possible increase of property tax would be factored
into the budget.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated new revenue sources with
unknown timing or volume cannot be factored into the budget forecast.
Council Member Yarc asked about a timeline for possible cease of services and/or
release of personnel.
The City Manager spoke regarding early retirement incentives previously offered and
potential new revenue sources. He stated City Council budget deficit options include the
use of reserves, and spoke regarding the benefits of the Police Department staffing and
services study.
Council Member Yarc commented on the fear of bankruptcy in other cities.
The City Manager commented on financial concerns and the City's proactive savings
approach, and spoke regarding the CaIPERS actuarial assumptions.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson thanked the Director of Finance & Administrative Services, the
Assistant Director of Finance & Administrative Services, and City staff for their work on
the budget.
Mayor Berry thanked City staff for their work on the budget, and spoke in opposition of
the Seismic Retrofit and Police Department Modernization project and indicated she
would not be voting in favor of this item due to the budgeting of funds for the Seismic
Retrofit and Police Department Modernization.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Morales, to:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20 City Budget; and 2) Adopt a
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recreation and Park District Budget.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, and Johnson
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Resolution No. 6741
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving the
Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2019 and Fixing the
Limitations of Expenditures for the Several Funds and the Functions, Departments,
and Activities Carried on Under Such Funds
Resolution No. 6742
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and Acting as the Ex Officio
Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
Approving the District's Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing
July 1, 2019 and Fixing the Limitations of Expenditures for the
Funds and Activities Carried on Under Such Funds
Item No. 14: Adopt the Seven -Year (FY 2019-26) Capital Improvement Program
The Assistant City Engineer provided background information on this item.
Mayor Berry indicated she would not be voting in favor of this item due the budgeting of
funds for the Seismic Retrofit and Police Department Modernization.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Morales, to: 1)
Determine that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is consistent with the General
Plan; and 2) Adopt a Resolution approving the Seven -Year CIP.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Peat, Yarc, and Johnson
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 6743
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving the
Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2019-20
Through Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Item No. 15: Receive and File an Update on the July 3rd Salute to America
Recreation Supervisor Draper provided background information on this item.
Council Member Yarc asked about parking fees.
Recreation Supervisor Draper responded there are no fees to park.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked if grandstand seating would be available.
Recreation Supervisor Draper responded no, and encouraged patrons to bring lawn
chairs and blankets.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked if patrons could bring food to the event.
Recreation Supervisor Draper responded in the affirmative, and indicated there would be
various food vendors.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
receive and file an update on the July 3rd Salute to America.
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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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Mayor Berry requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Peat:
Attended an event at DiaSorin Molecular. Attended a meeting with the City Manager and
staff to review the budget and CIP. Attended the Sunburst Youth Academy Graduation.
Attended the memorial services for former City Manager Darrell Essex.
Council Member Morales:
Attended the Cypress Summerfest on the Green. Attended the memorial services for
former City Manager Darrell Essex. Attended the Concert -on -the -Green. Spoke
regarding the City contributions of Mr. Essex.
Council Member Yarc:
Attended an event at DiaSorin Molecular. Attended the Cypress Summerfest on the
Green.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson:
Attended an O.C. City Selection Committee meeting. Participated in the law enforcement
Special Olympics Torch Run. Attended the Landell Elementary School Fiesta. Attended
the memorial services for former City Manager Darrell Essex. Spoke regarding the
passing of Cypress Community Festival volunteer Tom Wheeler. Reminded of Flag Day
on June 14.
Mayor Berry:
Attended a Precious Life Shelter fundraiser. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District
Operations Committee meeting. Attended a SCAG Executive Committee meeting,
Community Education and Human Development Committee meeting, and Regional
Council meeting. Attended the law enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run. Attended
the Sunburst Youth Academy Graduation. Attended the Concert -on -the -Green. Attended
the Salute to First Responders event at the Los Alamitos Race Course. Attended the
memorial services for former City Manager Darrell Essex. Participated in an OCCOG
Executive Management Committee meeting.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
None.
The City Attorney spoke regarding a correspondence received from the League of
California Cities requesting involvement in pending housing matters. Congratulated the
Cypress High School Championship Athletes.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Berry adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be
held on Monday, June 24, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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