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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
November 08, 2021
6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor
Peat 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 Jon Peat
Mayor Pro Tern Paulo Morales
Council Member Anne Hertz
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Scott Minikus
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
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 LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation —one potential case
Claim of California Voting Rights Act violation from Southwest Voter Education Project
Mayor Peat recessed the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Peat called to order the 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting at 7:09 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 Paulo Morales
Council Member Anne Hertz
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Scott Minikus
STAFF PRESENT
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 Jeff Draper
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Hertz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION Mike McKay, Neighborhood Church, led the Invocation.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and held a
discussion on the single item listed on the Closed Session agenda, namely Conference
with Legal Counsel, one item of anticipated litigation under the heading significant
exposure to litigation, a claim of California Voting Rights Act violation from Southwest
Voter Education Project. He stated the City Council received a briefing, provided direction
and no further reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Peat presented Records Supervisor Tonya Irwin with a "Law Enforcement Records
and Support Personnel Day" proclamation.
The Chief of Police introduced Officer Diana Martinez and Officer Christopher Spindola.
Director of Recreation and Community Services made a presentation on the redesigned
Recreation and Community Services Activity Guide.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding disrespect from City Council and staff during
City Council meetings.
Shelley Henderson, Cypress, spoke regarding State and County redistricting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Item No. 1: Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 3.17.240
of the Municipal Code Relating to Emergency Shelters
The Planning Director provided a report on this item.
Mayor Peat asked Council Members to disclose any communications with anyone
relevant to the item.
There were no disclosed communications.
City Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Peat opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Peat closed the public hearing.
The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Morales, and seconded by Council Member Marquez,
to approve the first reading, by title only, of an Ordinance amending Section 3.17.240 of
Appendix I of the Municipal Code, relating to performance and development standards
for emergency shelters and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Minikus, Morales and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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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.
It was moved by Council Member Hertz, and seconded by Council Member Minikus, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 13.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Minikus, Morales and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 2: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the November 8,
2021 City Council Meeting
Recommendation: Receive and file submitted public comments.
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: Approve Minutes — Meeting of October 25, 2021
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 5: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure
Report
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure
Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 6865
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,
CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE
CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Item No. 6: Approve an Agreement for Security Camera and Access Control
Systems at the Police Station
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with MVP Security Systems, Inc. to install a
security camera system and door access controls at the Police Station for an amount not
to exceed $95,397.
Item No. 7: Approve and Agreement with the County of Orange for Meal Gap
Services
Recommendation:
1. Approve the County of Orange Meal Gap Services agreement; and
2. Appropriate $105,000 in the General Fund for Meal Cap Services; and
3. Increase estimated revenues by $105,000 in the General Fund.
Item No. 8: Approve a Task Order for the Civic Center Sewer Lateral Repair Design,
Project 303
Recommendation: Approve a Task Order to AKM Consulting Engineers for $50,028 for
sanitary sewer design services and authorize a contingency of$7,500.
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Item No. 9: Award Contract for LED Street Sign Upgrades, Project 294
Recommendation: Award a contract to crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., for$73,618, and
authorize a contingency of$11,050.
Item No. 10: Award a Contract for Arterial Rehabilitation, Project 297
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Arterial Rehabilitation, Project 297; and
2. Award a contract to R.J. Noble Company, Orange, CA,for$688,945, and authorize
a contingency of$103,500; and
3. Approve a Task Order for Construction Inspection Services to TRC/Vali Cooper
and Associates, for$57,296, and authorize a contingency of$8,600.
Item No. 11: Award Contract for Traffic Camera Upgrades, Project 295
Recommendation: Award a contract to Yunex Traffic for $56,135, and authorize a
contingency of$5,600.
Item No. 12: Proclaim November 9, 2021 as Law Enforcement Records and Support
Personnel Day
Recommendation: Proclaim November 9, 2021 as Law Enforcement Records and
Support Personnel Day.
Item No. 13: Approve a Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of October 9, 2021 through October 22, 2021
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of October 9, 2021 through October 22, 2021:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 9963 through 9973
• Warrants 57915 through 58044
• Payroll Transfers W1459
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Minikus:
Attended the Grand Reopening event for Subs and Grubs on Friday, November 5, 2021.
Council Member Marquez:
Thanked the law enforcement and support personnel for all their work throughout the
year. Recognized Veterans Day and thanked those who served. Congratulated Assembly
Woman Sharon Quirk-Silva on commemorating their Korean War Memorial.
Congratulated Coach Feldman and Cypress High School football for their recent win.
Council Member Hertz:
Attended the Association of California Cities conference on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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Mayor Pro Tern Morales:
Recognized Veterans Day and thanked those who served. Addressed public comment
regarding disrespect during City Council meetings.
Mayor Peat:
Visited the Westmont Senior Care Center on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Attended the
Anaheim Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Cypress Mayor's Prayer Gathering. Prepared a
video as part of a Boy Scout event honoring veterans at Forest Lawn. ,
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Attorney thanked all the Veterans for their service.
The City Manager attended the Mayor's Prayer Gathering. The City Manager reported
that the City held an employee appreciation luncheon on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
He announced City Hall would be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance
of the Veterans Day. He wished his wife and son a happy birthday.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be
held on Monday, November 22, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board
Room.
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