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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
June 28, 2021
6:30 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 6:30 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
Human Resources Administrator Regina Nguyen
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would meet in Closed Session as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: City Manager and Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Employee Groups:
• Cypress Employees' Association
• Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association
• Cypress Police Management Association
• Executive Management
• Mid-Management
• Confidential
Mayor Peat recessed the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Peat called to order the 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting at 7:10 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
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Mayor Pro Tern 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
Director of Public Works Doug Dancs
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Acting Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Assistant City Engineer Nick Mangkalakiri (via teleconference)
Maintenance Superintendent Kirk Streets (via teleconference)
Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado (via teleconference)
Management Analyst Kirsten Graham (via teleconference)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Marquez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION Pastor Chris Hamilton, Cypress Church of Christ, led the invocation.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session concerning
Conference with Labor Negotiator regarding the Cypress Employees' Association,
Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association, and Cypress Police Management
Association. He further reported that the City Council held a discussion, provided direction
on this item and no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes —three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Edwin Fanslow, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress
School District's MOTT Department.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress
School District's MOTT Department.
Douglas Flattum, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress
School District's MOTT Department
Antonio Moran, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress
School District's MOTT Department
Lydia Gonzalez, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress
School District's MOTT Department
Hafiz Ali Mohammed, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for
Cypress School District's MOTT Department
Wan Dong, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress School
District's MOTT Department.
Li Wang, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress School
District's MOTT Department
Shelley Henderson, Cypress Chamber of Commerce and OC Breeze, provided an update
on upcoming events.
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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. 17, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer no. 9382 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. 9382 for the
reason disclosed.
Council Member Hertz stated that in voting on the Consent Calendar, she is voting No on
Agenda Item No. 12.
Council Member Marquez requested that Agenda Item No. 6 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Berry, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 5 and 7 through 17.
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 June 28, 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 — Meeting of May 24, 2021
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Accept the Annual Slurry Seal, Project 259
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Annual Slurry Seal, Project 259, in the amount of $416,610.97, and
approve the final payment of$20,830.54 to Roy Allan Slurry Seal; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Item No. 5: Approve an Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority
for the Senior Mobility Program
Recommendation: Approve a five-year agreement with the Orange County
Transportation Authority for the Senior Mobility Program.
Item No. 7: Approve a Contract for Crossing Guard Services
Recommendation: Approve a five-year contract with All City Management Services, Inc.
for crossing guard services for an amount not to exceed $1,592,079, with an option for
one five-year extension.
Item No. 8: Approve Contracts for Landscape Maintenance Services
Recommendation:
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1. Approve a two-year contract with S.0 Yamamoto for Park and Facilities Landscape
Maintenance Services for $267,835 annually with an option for up to three, one-year
extensions; and
2. Approve a two-year contract with S.0 Yamamoto for Street Right-of-Way Landscape
Maintenance Services for $267,672 annually with an option for up to three, one-year
extensions.
Item No. 9: Approve a Contract for On-Call Plan Checking and Water Quality
Management Plan Review Services
Recommendation: Approve an on-call contract services agreement with Charles Abbott
Associates, Inc. for plan checking and water quality management plan review services.
Item No. 10: Approve a Contract for Senior Transportation Programs
Recommendation:Approve a three-year agreement, with the option to extend for two one-
year renewal periods, with California Yellow Cab for Senior Transportation Programs in
an amount not to exceed $165,000.
Item No. 11: Approve Task Order for Public Works Construction Management and
Inspection Services
Recommendation: Approve a Task Order to TRCNaIi Cooper and Associates, Inc. for
$99,264 to perform public works construction management and inspection services for
the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
Item No. 12: Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Sections 17-74.4,
17-74.7, and 17-74.9 of Chapter 17 of the Cypress Municipal Code relating to Sex
Offender Locations Restrictions
Recommendation: Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Sections 17-74.4,
17-74.7, and 17-74.9, of Chapter 17 of the Cypress Municipal Code relating to Sex
Offender Location Restrictions.
Item No. 13: Approve the Measure M2 Eligibility Submittal Package for Fiscal Year
2021-22
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution concerning the update and status of the Circulation Element,
Mitigation Fee Program, and Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M2 (M2)
Program; and
2. Approve the M2 7-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Item No. 14: Proclaim the Month of July 2021 as Parks Make Life Better Month
Recommendation: Proclaim the month of July 2021 as Parks Make Life Better Month.
Item No. 15: Receive and File the attached Investment Report for the Month Ended „,
May 31, 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 16: Receive and File the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the strategic plan six-month objectives update.
Item No. 17: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of May 22, 2021 through June 11, 2021
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Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of May 22, 2021 through June 11, 2021:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 9367 through 9409
• Warrants 56829 through 57019
• Payroll Transfer W1449
Regarding Item No. 6: Approve an Agreement for COVID-19 Educational, Advocacy
and Recovery Efforts
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
Council Member Marquez asked a question of staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Berry, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
approve an agreement with Catalan Consulting for COVID-19 related educational,
advocacy and recovery efforts for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and approve a
$50,000 appropriation increase in the City's General Fund; and approve a $50,000
transfer from the Pandemic Response Fund to the City's General Fund.
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
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 18: 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 Acting Director of Recreation and Community Services provided
a report on this item.
There were no comments or questions from the City Council.
It was moved by Council Member Hertz, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern 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. 19: Receive an Update, Provide Direction, and Authorize the Business
Recovery Program
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Berry, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to
receive an update on the business recovery program; provide direction regarding the
program components; and authorize the City Manager to operate and adjust the program
as necessary.
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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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
Wanda Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for
Cypress School District's MOTT Department.
Lydia Gonzales, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress
School District's MOTT Department.
Edwin Fanslow, Cypress, spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress
School District's MOTT Department.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Hertz:
Thanked and congratulated the Recreation and Community Services department on the
reopening of the Summer Concerts on the Green event. Participated in a ride-along with
Cypress Police Department.
Council Member Marquez:
Welcomed Division Chief Mike Petro from the Orange County Fire Authority(OCFA) and
provided an update on the OCFA Board of Directors meeting. Thanked community
volunteer for work with seniors. Commended the Recreation and Community Services
department for the Summer Concerts on the Green event.
Council Member Morales:
Congratulated Parks and Recreation Supervisor Jenni Worsham on her new position and
wished her well. Spoke regarding the use of the Swain school site for Cypress School
District's MOTT Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Berry:
No report.
Mayor Peat:
Spoke regarding Mosquito Awareness Week and the start of mosquito season.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be
held on Monday, July 12, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the . xecutive Board Room.
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