2019-06-24314
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
June 24, 2019
6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 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
Council Member Jon Peat
Council Member Mariellen Yarc
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Chief of Police Rodney Cox
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.
At 6:00 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:03 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 Hard?ng
City Planner Doug Hawkins
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
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Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado
Public Works Superintendent Kirk Streets
Recreation Supervisor Jenni Worsham
Information Technology Manager Adrian Smith
Management Analyst Kirsten Graham
Acting City Clerk Alisha Farnell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Yarc.
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chaplain Jerry Shumard, 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 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.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
PRESENTATIONS
The Acting City Clerk administered the Loyalty Oath and Mayor Berry and Council
Members presented Certificates of Appointment to newly -appointed Commissioners Lora
Ajello, Blaze Bhence, Linda Croce, Robert Koehler, Ginger Osman, Jennifer Park, Carlos
Ramirez, and Jan Stein. Newly -appointed Commissioner Vanessa Burtle was not in
attendance.
The Chief of Police introduced Police Explorer Jessica Costescu.
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.
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.
Item No. 1: Approve Two Apartments at 9100 Walker Street - Conditional Use
Permit No. 3143
The City Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Duc Nguyen, stated he agreed to the conditions of approval.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to
approve two apartment units at 9100 Walker Street — Conditional Use Permit No. 3143
subject to the attached conditions.
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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. 6744
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 3143 - With Conditions
Item No. 2: FY 2019-20 Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 Renewal
The City Engineer provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to
adopt a Resolution renewing Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District
No. 1 for FY 2019-20, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
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. 6745
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California, Ordering
the Renewal of the Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2019-20, Pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, and Confirming the Diagram and Assessment Thereof
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. 14, the Warrant Register, includes
warrant no. 50382 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. 50382 for the reason disclosed.
The City Manager requested Agenda Item No. 5 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3, 4, and 6 through 14.
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. 3: Approve Minutes — Meeting of June 10, 2019
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
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Item No. 6: Adopt Resolution Authorizing a Proposition 68 Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Application for the
Sports Park at the Corner of Cerritos and Lexington
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Proposition 68 Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant application for the sports park
at the corner of Cerritos and Lexington.
Resolution No. 6746
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and
Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds
Item No. 7: Adopt Resolution Confirming Compliance with the Countywide
Measure M2 Transportation Sales Tax Program
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution confirming compliance with the Countywide
Measure M2 Program.
Resolution No. 6747
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Concerning the
Status and Update of the Circulation Element, Mitigation Fee Program, and
Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program
Item No. 8: Award Contract for LED Street Sign Upgrades, Project 216
Recommendation: Award a contract to Macadee Electrical Construction, for $69,312,
and authorize a contingency of $2,662.
Item No. 9: Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contract for Sewer
System Evaluation, Project 236
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Sewer System Evaluation, Project 236; and
2. Award a contract to National Plant Services, Inc., for $135,161, and authorize a
contingency of $20,200.
Item No. 10: Approve Task Order for Traffic Engineering Services
Recommendation: Approve a task order to Albert Grover & Associates in an amount not
to exceed $170,000 to perform traffic engineering services for FY 2019-20.
Item No. 11: Approve Task Order for Environmental Documents for the Sports Park
at Cerritos and Lexington
Recommendation: Approve a Task Order to LSA for the preparation of environmental
documents for $68,250 and authorize a $6,800 contingency.
Item No. 12: Receive and File Strategic Plan Six -Month Objectives Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the Strategic Plan six-month objectives update.
Item No. 13: Receive and File Investment Report for the Month Ended May 31, 2019
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
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Item No. 14: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of May 25, 2019 through June 7, 2019
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of May 25, 2019 through June 7, 2019:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 6039 through 6072
• Warrants 50306 through 50436
• Payroll Transfers W1392
Regarding Item No. 5: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Updating
Taxicab Regulations, the City Manager indicated this item would be continued to the
next regular City Council meeting of July 8, 2019.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 15: Award a Contract for the Purchase of Electronic Timekeeping System
The Information Technology Manager provided background information on this item.
Council Member Peat asked if the timekeeping system includes police personnel.
The Information Technology Manager responded in the affirmative, with the exception of
sworn police officers who use a County -mandated scheduling system.
Council Member Peat asked if personnel hours and cost savings from use of this system
have been determined.
The Information Technology Manager responded no.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to award
a five-year contract to NOVAtime Technology, Inc. for an electronic timekeeping system
through a GSA cooperative purchasing agreement for an amount not to exceed $54,670.
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. 16: 2019 Cypress Run Update
The Recreation Supervisor provided background information on this item.
Mayor Berry spoke in support of an earlier start time.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to receive
and file an update on the 2019 Cypress Run.
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
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.
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Council Member Peat:
Attended a West -Comm meeting. Attended an Economic Development Subcommittee
meeting. Hosted a Boys and Girls Club of Cypress tour of City Hall and the Police
Department. Attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for four honorees. Attended a
Coyote Management Plan meeting with the Tanglewood North Homeowners'
Association. Attended the Concert -on -the -Green. Attended a City/AUHSD Joint Steering
Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
Council Member Morales:
Participated in the St. John Bosco High School Golf Tournament. Attended an Eagle
Scout Court of Honor for four honorees. Attended the Concert -on -the -Green. Attended
a City/AUHSD Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Attended an Eagle Scout Court
of Honor.
Council Member Yarc:
Attended a West Orange County Women's Conference meeting. Attended an Economic
Development Subcommittee meeting. Attended a City Charter Ad Hoc Subcommittee
meeting. Attended a Coyote Management Plan meeting with the Tanglewood North
Homeowners' Association. Attended the Concerts -on -the -Green.
Mayor Berry:
Attended a West Orange County Women's Conference meeting. Attended a Soroptimist
of Cypress Business meeting. Attended a League of California Cities Policy meeting.
Attended a Patriots and Paws presentation in Anaheim. Attended the Concerts -on -the -
Green. Attended the Cypress Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services field day event.
Attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager announced Kaboom build at the Boys and Girls Club of Cypress and
Cedar Glen Park on Saturday, June 29. He reminded of the Independence Day
Celebration at Cypress College on Wednesday, July 3. He wished City Planner Doug
Hawkins well in his retirement.
The City Attorney congratulated the City Planner on his retirement. He spoke regarding
state housing legislation.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Berry adjourned the meeting in memory of Sacramento Police Officer Tara
O'Sullivan at 7:48 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, July 8,
2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Ro
ATTEST:
MAYOR OFITHE CIT'ADF CYPRESS
ACTIN ITY CLERK F THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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