2021-05-2490
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
May 24, 2021
5:00 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 5:10 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
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Acting Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION
Lexington Park Field Allocation and Funding
The City Manager and Acting Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a report
on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Mayor Peat recessed the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Mayor Peat reconvened the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would meet in Closed Session as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
John Doe v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case No. 30-2021-01194727
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:
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• Cypress Employees' Association
• Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association
• Cypress Police Management Association
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Mayor Peat recessed the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Peat called to order the 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting at 7:11 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
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Director of Public Works Doug Dancs (via teleconference)
Planning Director Alicia Velasco (via teleconference)
Acting Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh (via teleconference)
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Donna Mullally (via teleconference)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Berry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION Pastor Brandon Beukelman, West Cypress Church, led the invocation.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the first item
listed on the agenda, Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, the matter of John
Doe v. City of Cypress, et al. He further reported that the City Council received an update, held
a discussion, provided direction on this item and no reportable action was taken.
The City Attorney reported that the remaining items on the Closed Session agenda have not
been discussed and the City Council intends to recess back into Closed Session following the
open session.
The City Manager reported that the City Council received a presentation on the Lexington Park
Field Allocation and Funding. City Council provided general guidance and no action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council recognized City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh in honor of his retirement after 25
years of service to the City of Cypress.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Linda Wallace -Phelps, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 15.
Kathy Wallace -Phelps, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 15.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 15.
Jennifer Park, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14.
Manuel Chavez, Supervisor Katrina Foley's Office, spoke regarding resident vaccination rates
and upcoming events.
Marianne Stewart, Cypress High School, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 15.
Jay Spowart, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 15.
August Huey, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 15.
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. 9232 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. 9232 for the reason
disclosed.
Council Member Hertz asked a question of staff regarding Agenda Items No. 6 and 10.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to approve
Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 11.
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. 1: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the May 24, 2021 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 April 12, 2021 and April 19, 2021
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Approve the City Engineer's Report and Renew Cypress Corporate Center
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Stanton Channel Berm)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the City Engineer's Report for the Cypress Corporate Center Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
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2. Adopt the attached Resolution declaring the City Council's intention to order the
renewal of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for
maintenance of the landscape and irrigation system located at the berm on the north
side of the Stanton Channel and establishing a public hearing for July 12, 2021.
Item No. 5: Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contracts for Concrete
Rehabilitation, Project 266
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Concrete Rehabilitation, Project 266; and
2. Award a contract to CJ Concrete Construction Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA for
$140,290, and authorize a contingency of $21,000; and
3. Approve a Task Order for Construction Inspection Services to TRCNali Cooper and
Associates, Inc. for $16,312, and authorize a contingency of $2,400.
Item No. 6: Award a Contract for Business License Administration
Recommendation: Award a contract to Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates (HdL) to provide
full-service business license registration, renewal, and auditing services.
Item No. 7: Receive and File Organic Recycling Implementation Timeline
Recommendation: Receive and file the organic Recycling implementation timeline.
Item No. 8: Receive and File the attached Investment Report for the Month Ended April
30, 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment reports.
Item No. 9: Receive and File the Strategic Plan Six -Month Objectives Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the strategic plan six-month objectives update.
Item No. 10: Receive and File the Five -Year Technology Master Plan
Recommendation: Receive and file the FY 2021-26 Technology Master Plan.
Item No. 11: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period
of April 24, 2021 through May 7, 2021
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the period
of April 24, 2021 through May 7, 2021:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 9217 through 9342
• Warrants 56624 through 56731
• Payroll Transfer W1445 through W1447
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 12: Receive an Update from the City Manager and City Departments Regarding
the COID-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 Acting Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a report
on this item.
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There were no comments or questions from the City Council.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, and seconded by Council Member Morales, 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. 13: Receive an Update from the COIVD-19 Pandemic Advisory Ad Hoc
Subcommittee and Provide Direction
The Mayor provided a report on this item.
There were no comments or questions from the City Council.
It was moved by Council Member Marquez, and seconded by Council Member Hertz, to receive
an update from the COVID-19 pandemic advisory ad hoc subcommittee.
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
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item No. 14: Proclaim May 2021 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Council Member Marquez provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Mayor Peat to approve the Proclamation with the exclusion of the two recitals
regarding anti -Asian hate crimes and ensuring access to resources/advancing a voice in the
political landscape of the United States.
City Council discussion continued.
Mayor Peat rescinded his motion.
City Council discussion continued.
It was moved by Council Member Marquez, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to proclaim
May 2021 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Berry
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Peat
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morales
Item No. 15: Proclaim June 2021 as Pride Month
Council Member Marquez provided a report on this item.
The City Attorney spoke regarding a potential legal issue related to this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
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It was moved by Council Member Marquez to proclaim June 2021 as Pride Month and fly the
rainbow flag annually in June.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
It was moved by Council Member Hertz to request the City Manager and City Attorney to return
to a future meeting with a draft flag policy for City Council consideration.
City Council discussion ensued.
Council Member Hertz rescinded her motion and asked that discussion of a flag policy be
agendized at a future meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City Council)
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Hertz:
Attended an Orange County Library Advisory Board meeting.
Council Member Marquez:
No report.
Council Member Morales:
No report.
Mayor Pro Tem Berry:
No report.
Mayor Peat:
Spoke regarding the Valley Vista Services bulky cleanup event and thanked Valley Vista and
City staff for their work on this event.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager reported that Jeff Draper will serve as Acting Recreation and Community
Services Director and that the City received the Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA) Budget Award for Fiscal Year 2020-21. The City Manager also announced that Forest
Lawn will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony virtually.
ADJOURNMENT — IN MEMORY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE DETECTIVE LUCA
BENEDETTI AND STOCKTON POLICE OFFICER JIMMY INN
Mayor Peat recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 8:28 p.m. to resume discussions as
previously reported by the City Attorney. No reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, June 14, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the ecu e
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