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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
February 24, 2020
6:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
Johnson 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 Rob Johnson
Mayor Pro Tem Marielien Yarc — Absent
Council Member Stacy Berry
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Jon Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
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 as
follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1)
Helen Moore v. City of Cypress
Case No. 30-2019-01072207
Orange County Superior Court
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
• Cypress Police Management
• Cypress Police Officers' Association
At 6:31 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by
Mayor Johnson.
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ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District
Mayor Rob Johnson
Mayor Pro Tem Mariellen Yarc — Absent
Council Member Stacy Berry
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Jon Peat
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 Clerk Alisha Farnell
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
City Planner John Ramirez
Police Commander Chris Revere
Police Commander Matt Timney
Human Resources Administrator Regina Nguyen
Maintenance Superintendent Kirk Streets
Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Berry.
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Fr. William Goldin, St. Irenaeus Catholic
Church.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the
items listed on the agenda and no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Cypress High School
Cheer in recognition of their 2020 CIF Championship.
The City Council presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Cypress Champion
Baseball in recognition of their 20th Anniversary.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Shelley Henderson, Cypress, Editor of OC Breeze spoke regarding upcoming events in
Orange County.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Johnson indicated that Council Members should disclose communications with
anyone relevant to a Public Hearing item.
No communications were disclosed.
Item No. 1: Approve a Parking Requirement Reduction for Los Alamitos Race
Course — Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-08, Design Review
Committee Permit Nos. 2013-03 and 2014-02, and Site Plan Review No. 3161
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The City Planner provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant agreed to the conditions of approval.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Council Member Morales to
adopt the attached resolutions reducing the number of required parking stalls, subject to
the conditions of approval.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
Resolution No. 6766
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving
An Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-08 — With Conditions.
Resolution No. 6767
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving
Amendment to Design Review Committee Permit No. 2013-03 — With Conditions.
Resolution No. 6768
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving
Amendment to Design Review Committee Permit No. 2014-02 — With Conditions.
Resolution No. 6769
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving
Site Plan Review No. 3161 — 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 Morales stated that Agenda Item No. 11, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer no. 7313 for $674.17 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 electronic fund transfer no. 7313 for the
reason disclosed.
Council Member Morales requested Agenda Item No. 7 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Berry, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 6 and 8 through 11.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
Item No. 2: Approve Minutes — Meetings of February 10 and February 12, 2020
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 a Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of Rodney Cox as
Interim Police Chief
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the appointment of Rodney Cox, as
Interim Police Chief for the period March 23, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
Resolution No. 6770
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, to
Ratify the Appointment of Rodney Cox as the Interim Police Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
Item No. 5: Adopt the Updated Strategic Plan and Six Month Objectives
Recommendation: Adopt the updated Strategic Plan and six month objectives.
Item No. 6: Approve Filling a Vacancy on the Traffic Commission through the 2020
Commissioner Recruitment
Recommendation: Approve filling a vacancy on the Traffic Commission through the
2020 Commissioner recruitment.
Item No. 8: Excuse Absences of Commissioners Gincy Heins and Sherre Yurenko
Recommendation: Excuse the absences of Commissioners Gincy Heins and Sherre
Yurenko.
Item No. 9: Anaheim Family YMCA Youth Sports Partnership Proposal Update
Recommendation: Receive and file an update on the Anaheim Family YMCA youth
sports partnership proposal.
Item No. 10: Receive and File Investment Report for the Month Ended January 31,
2020
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report for the month ended
January 31, 2020.
Item No. 11: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of February 1, 2020, through February 14, 2020
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of February 1, 2020 through February 14, 2020:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 7299 through 7323 and 7439 through 7511
• Warrants 52707 through 52844
• Payroll Transfer W1412
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
Item No. 2: Approve Minutes — Meetings of February 10 and February 12, 2020
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 a Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of Rodney Cox as
Interim Police Chief
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the appointment of Rodney Cox, as
Interim Police Chief for the period March 23, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
Resolution No. 6770
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, to
Ratify the Appointment of Rodney Cox as the Interim Police Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
Item No. 5: Adopt the Updated Strategic Plan and Six Month Objectives
Recommendation: Adopt the updated Strategic Plan and six month objectives.
Item No. 6: Approve Filling a Vacancy on the Traffic Commission through the 2020
Commissioner Recruitment
Recommendation: Approve filling a vacancy on the Traffic Commission through the
2020 Commissioner recruitment.
Item No. 8: Excuse Absences of Commissioners Gincy Heins and Sherre Yurenko
Recommendation: Excuse the absences of Commissioners Gincy Heins and Sherre
Yurenko.
Item No. 9: Anaheim Family YMCA Youth Sports Partnership Proposal Update
Recommendation: Receive and file an update on the Anaheim Family YMCA youth
sports partnership proposal.
Item No. 10: Receive and File Investment Report for the Month Ended January 31,
2020
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report for the month ended
January 31, 2020.
Item No. 11: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of February 1, 2020, through February 14, 2020
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of February 1, 2020 through February 14, 2020:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 7299 through 7323 and 7439 through 7511
• Warrants 52707 through 52844
• Payroll Transfer W1412
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Regarding Item No. 7: Approve Class Specifications for Public Works Director,
Planning Director, Police Captain and Police Lieutenant
Council Member Morales requested additional information.
The Chief of Police provided the requested information.
It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
approve class specifications for Public Works Director, Planning Director, Police Captain
and Police Lieutenant; and adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 6735 to establish
salary ranges for Executive Management employees; and adopt a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 6596 to establish salary ranges for employees in the Police Management
Association (PMA); and authorize the City Manager to approve a Side Letter Agreement
to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Cypress Police
Management Association incorporating the impacts from implementing the new class
specifications for Police Captain and Police Lieutenant.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
Resolution No. 6771
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and Acting as Ex -Officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, Amending Resolution No. 6735 to
Establish the Classifications of Public Works Director and Planning Director to the
Executive Management Pay and Benefits Plan
Resolution No. 6772
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and Acting as Ex -Officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, Amending Resolution No. 6596 to
Establish the Classifications of Police Captain and Police Lieutenant and Add the
Classifications to the Police Management Association Memorandum of Understanding
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 12: Approve an Agreement for Alarm Permit and False Alarm Management
Services
Police Commander Revere provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
award a contract to Alarm Program Systems, LLC for alarm permit and false alarm
management services.
The motion was carried bytthe following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
Item No. 13: Receive an Update on the Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit Process
Police Commander Timney provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
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It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
receive and file an update on oversized vehicle parking permit process.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Peat:
Attended the strategic planning session. Attended Cypress School District's Every
Student Succeeding Breakfast. Attended monthly board meeting for Orange County
Mosquito and Vector Control District. Participated in a golf tournament fundraiser for the
Cypress College Baseball Foundation.
Council Member Berry:
No report.
Council Member Morales:
Attended the strategic planning session. Participated in a golf tournament fundraiser for
the Cypress College Baseball Foundation.
Mayor Johnson:
No report.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to
be held on Monday, March 9, 2020, beginning at 5:30 .m. in the Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYP ESS
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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