2020-11-097
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
November 9, 2020
7:00 P.M.
The Cypress City Council conducted this meeting via teleconference in accordance with
California Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and COVID-19 pandemic
protocols.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
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
Council Member Stacy Berry
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Jon Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante (via teleconference)
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Community Development Doug Dancs (via teleconference)
Director of Recreation and Community Services Cameron Harding (via teleconference)
Planning Director Alicia Velasco (via teleconference)
Acting Chief of Police Chris Revere
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Police Captain Matt Timney
Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Mike Petro (via teleconference)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION Council Member Peat provided the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council recognized Cypress Veteran Ron Cabrera.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Edwin Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding the park at Cerritos Ave and Lexington Dr.
Erin Alvarez, Cypress, spoke regarding the proposed Amazon project.
Shelley Henderson, Cypress, spoke regarding the election results and Cypress Chamber
of Commerce monthly networking breakfast.
Wayne Comeau, Cypress, spoke regarding proposed projects at 6400 Katella Ave.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding letter submitted regarding the proposed
Amazon project.
Rachel Strong, Cypress, spoke regarding the election results.
Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding the election results and the proposed
Amazon project.
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Brittney Cook, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 10 and website accessibility.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with
Council Member requests separate action on a specific item.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 13.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
one motion unless a
Member Morales, to
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, Yarc and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 1: Receive and file Public Comments Submitted for the November 9, 2020
City Council Meeting
Recommendation: Receive and file submitted public comments.
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: Approve Minutes — Meetings of October 19, 2020 and October 26, 2020
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Accept the Arterial Rehabilitation, Project 230
Recommendation: Accept the Arterial Rehabilitation, Project 230, in the amount of
$994,673.22 and approve the final payment of $49,733.66 to Hardy & Harper, Inc.
Item No. 5: Accept the City Hall Automatic Sliding Doors, Project 255
Recommendation: Accept the City Hall Automatic Sliding Doors, Project 25, in the amount
of $147,770 and approve the final payment of $7,388.50 to The Stone Collector.
Item No. 6: Accept the Rubberized Playground Surfacing at Various Parks, Project
245
Recommendation: Accept the Rubberized Playground Surfacing at Various Parks,
Project 245, in the amount of $749,024.80 and approve the final payment of $37,451.24
to R.E. Schultz Construction Inc.
Item No. 7: Accept the Tree Planting Program, Project 240
Recommendation: Accept the Tree Planting Program, Project 240, in the amount of
$118,875 and approve the final payment of $5,944 to BrightView Landscape Services,
Inc.
Item No. 8: Adopt Resolutions Approving Hiring Incentives for Lateral Police
Officers, Establishing Salary and Benefits for Unrepresented Employees, and
Approving a One -Time Retention Stimulus Payment to Full -Time Employees
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving a $5,000 signing bonus for newly hired lateral Police
Officers and a $1,000 referral fee for eligible City of Cypress employees who facilitate the
hiring of a lateral Police Officer; and
RESOLUTION NO. 6815
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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, APPROVING A
SIGNING BONUS AND REFERRAL FEE FOR NEWLY HIRED LATERAL
POLICE OFFICERS
2. Adopt a Resolution establishing pay and benefits for Confidential positions; and
RESOLUTION NO. 6816
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. 6734 ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES AND
BENEFITS FOR CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS
3. Adopt a Resolution establishing salary ranges for Mid -Management positions; and
RESOLUTION NO. 6817
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. 6736 ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR MID -
MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
4. Adopt a Resolution establishing salary ranges for Executive Management positions;
and
RESOLUTION NO. 6818
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. 6735 ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
5. Adopt a Resolution establishing benefits for Management positions; and
RESOLUTION NO. 6819
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. 6805 ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
6. Adopt a Resolution approving a one-time retention stimulus payment of $1,250 to
eligible employees in the Cypress Employees' Association, Maintenance Employees'
Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Management Association, Confidential
positions, Mid -Management positions, Executive Management positions and the City
Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 6820
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, APPROVING A ONE-
TIME RETENTION STIMULUS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES IN THE
CYPRESS EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, MAINTENANCE
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION,
POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, CONFIDENTIAL GROUP, MID-
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MANAGEMENT POSITIONS, EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
AND THE CITY MANAGER
Item No. 9: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditures
Report
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure
Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 6821
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, CONCERNING THE MEASURE
M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Item No. 10: Adopt a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Enhance
Public Engagement and Communication Efforts
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing an ad hoc subcommittee to enhance
public engagement and communication efforts.
RESOLUTION NO. 6822
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO ENHANCE THE
CITY'S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS
Item No. 11: Approve a Letter to the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) in Support of an Appeal of the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) Allocation for the City of Santa Ana
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of appeals of the City of Santa Ana's
RHNA Allocation submitted by the Cities of Garden Grove, Irvine, Newport Beach, and
Yorba Linda; and
2. Authorize staff to submit the letter to SCAG.
Item No. 12: Receive and File the Strategic Plan Six -Month Objectives Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the strategic plan six-month objectives update.
Item No. 13: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of October 10, 2020 through October 23, 2020.
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of October 10, 2020 through October 23, 2020:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 8449 through 8460
• Warrants 55057 through 55157
• Payroll Transfer W1430
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 14: Receive an Update from the City Manager and City Departments
Regarding the COVID-19 Emergency, and Provide Direction Concerning City
Operations, Allocation of City Resources, Maintenance of Essential Services,
Temporary Suspension and/or Closure of Non -Essential Public Services and
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Facilities, Management of City Finances, Measures Necessary to Protect Public
Health and Safety, and Expenditures Necessary to Meet the Community's Needs.
The City Manager and OCFA Division Chief provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Item No. 15: Receive an Update on the Unofficial Results of the November 3 General
Municipal Election
The City Clerk provided a report on this item.
No action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
Anne Hertz, Cypress, spoke regarding the election results.
Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding the proposal from Valley Vista Services for
an extension of solid waste franchise and improvements to the Public Works Yard,
Veterans Day, and fire fighter efforts.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Mayor Pro Tem Yarc:
No report.
Council Member Berry:
No report.
Council Member Morales:
No report.
Council Member Peat:
No report.
Mayor Johnson:
Congratulated the Cypress Recreation and Community Services on their successful
Halloween event and attended a ribbon -cutting event for The Burtle Team/Monarch
Realty Services.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager had no remarks.
The City Attorney provided a general reminder of the Ralph M. Brown Act and its
applicability to Council Members Elect.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to
be held on Monday, November 23, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board
Room.
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MAYOR OF TJJ CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CL RK OF THE ITY OF CYPRESS