2021-02-2246
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
February 22, 2021
6:00 P.M.
The Cypress City Council conducted this meeting via webinar/teleconference in
accordance with California Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and COVID-
19 pandemic protocols.
Mayor Peat called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 Jon Peat (via teleconference)
Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry (via teleconference)
Council Member Anne Hertz (via teleconference)
Council Member Frances Marquez (via teleconference)
Council Member Paulo Morales (via teleconference)
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session as
follows:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-081-02 and 23; 241-091-21, 36 and 40;
241-221-19, 22, 24-28, 30 and 33
Negotiating Parties: Cypress City Manager and Los Alamitos Race Course
Under Negotiation: Payment terms
At 6:01 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
Mayor Peat called the 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting to order at 7:03 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 Jon Peat
Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry
Council Member Anne Hertz
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Paulo Morales
STAFF PRESENT
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City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Public Works Doug Dancs
Director of Recreation and Community Services Cameron Harding
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Acting Chief of Police Matt Timney
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Police Captain Chris Revere
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Donna Mullally
Assistant City Engineer Nick Mangkalakiri
Maintenance Superintendent Kirk Streets
Recreation and Community Services Manager Jeff Draper
Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado
Management Analyst Kirsten Graham
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the sole
item listed on the agenda. He reported that City Council received an update on the status
of the negotiations, provided direction and no further reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATION
The City Manager introduced incoming Police Chief Mark Lauderback.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Shelly Henderson, Cypress, spoke regarding the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Virtual
Networking Breakfast scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Suzie Masters and Chantal Streets, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 15.
Rachel Strong, Cypress, spoke regarding virtual reinstatement of Summer Concerts on
the Green.
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. 10, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer no. 8884 for 795.96 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. 8884 for the
reason disclosed.
It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 10.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Marquez, Hertz, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 1: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the February 22,
2021 City Council Meeting
Recommendation: Receive and file submitted public comments.
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Item No. 2: Introduce and/or Adopt AH Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
Item No. 3: Approve Minutes — Meeting of February 8, 2021
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Approve Joint Agreement with Buena Park for the Lincoln Avenue
Arterial Rehabilitation, Project 258
Recommendation:
1. Approve agreement with the City of Buena Park to share the cost of asphalt overlay
improvements on Lincoln Avenue; and
2. Approve a $55,000 increase in Estimated Revenues in the Measure M Fund
for estimated reimbursements from the City of Buena Park.
Item No. 5: Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contract for Residential
Streets Resurfacing Improvements - CDBG, Project 286.
Recommendation:
1. Approve plans and specifications for Residential Streets Resurfacing Improvements -
CDBG, Project 286; and
2. Award a contract to All American Asphalt for $138,472, and authorize a contingency of
$21,000; and
3. Approve a Task Order for Construction Inspection Services to TRCNaIi Cooper and
Associates, Inc., for $28,492, and authorize a contingency of $4,000.
Item No. 6: Approve Plans and Specifications and Award a Contract for Tree
Planting, Project 268
Recommendation:
1. Approve plans and specifications for Tree Planting, Project 268; and
2. Award a contract to G Team Landscape Construction, Inc. of Pasadena, CA for
$68,425, and authorize a contingency of $7,000.
Item No. 7: Approve FY 2021-22 Residential Alarm Permit Program Fee
Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Residential Alarm Permit Program
Fee.
Item No. 8: Award On -Call Contracts for Police Department Pre -Employment
Background Investigation Services
Recommendation: Award on-call contracts for Police Department pre-employment
background investigations services to RCS Investigations and Garon Wyatt Investigation
Services.
Item No. 9: Receive and File the attached Investment Report for the Month Ended
January 31, 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment reports.
Item No. 10: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of January 30, 2021 through February 12, 2021
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Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of January 30, 2021 through February 12, 2021:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 8868 through 8955
• Warrants 55957 through 56061
• Payroll Transfers W1439
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 11: Receive and File the Capital Improvement Program Update and
Provide Direction for the Development of the FY 2021-28 Capital Improvement
Program
The Director of Public Works and Assistant City Engineer provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Council Member Hertz and seconded by Council Member Marquez, to
receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Update and direct staff to include the
Arnold Cypress Park project in the FY 2021-28 CIP budget.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Marquez, Hertz, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 12: Receive and File the Strategic Plan Six -Month Objectives Update
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry and seconded by Council Member Hertz, to
receive and file the strategic plan six-month objectives update.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Marquez, Hertz, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 13: Receive and File the Recreation and Community Services Strategic
Plan Update
The Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Hertz, to
receive and file the Recreation and Community Services Department strategic plan
update.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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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
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 Director of Recreation and Community Services provided an
update on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to
receive an update on City operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 15: Approve the Home Based Business Pandemic Support Program
The Senior Management Analyst provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Council Member Hertz and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
approve $200,000 for the Home Based Businesses Pandemic Support Program and
authorize the City Manager to determine eligibility, award grants to qualified businesses
and enter into any other agreements necessary to administer the Program.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Marquez, Hertz, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 16: Receive an Update from the COVID-19 Pandemic Ad Hoc
Subcommittee and Provide Direction
Mayor Peat provided an update on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Hertz, to
receive an update from the COVID-19 pandemic ad hoc subcommittee.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales, Marquez, Hertz, Berry and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
Sangeeta Swendson, Cypress, spoke regarding support for small businesses and
community needs assessment.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Morales:
No report.
Council Member Hertz:
Spoke regarding Commission recruitment and the Orange County Public Library branch
in Cypress.
Council Member Marquez:
Thanked Mayor Peat and Mayor Pro Tem Berry for their work on the COVID-19 ad hoc
subcommittee. Participated in the Valley Vista ad hoc subcommittee and Public
Engagement ad hoc subcommittee. Thanked the Public Works department for their work
and responsiveness.
Mayor Pro Tem Berry:
No report.
Mayor Peat:
No report.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager had no report.
The City Attorney reported an update on the case against Sheriff Don Barnes seeking the
release of a significant number of inmates to address the threat posed by COVID-19 on
various Orange County jails. He stated that the Judge made a tentative decision in the
case that the Sheriff is complying with his obligation to keep the inmate population healthy
and avoid spread of COVID-19 infections and there would be an additional hearing on
March 26, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. to a Special Meeting, to be held on
Wednesday, March 3, 2021, beginning at 8:30 a.m. via webinar/teleconference.
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