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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 13, 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— absent
Council Member Scott Minikus
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Office Assistant Christina Dizol
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 6:02 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Peat called to order the 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting at 7:15 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— absent
Council Member Scott Minikus
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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
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Communications and Marketing Analyst Brooke Straus
Office Assistant Christina Dizol
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Peat led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION Deacon Jerry Pyne, St. Irenaeus Catholic 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 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 on the status of that threat of litigation and no further
reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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 Mayor Pro Tern Morales, and seconded by Council Member Minikus, to
approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 8.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Minikus, Morales and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez
Item No. 1: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the December 13, 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 November 22, 2021
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Approve 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Approve 2022 City Council meeting schedule.
Item No. 5: Approve Purchase of Replacement Network Firewalls
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of five replacement network firewalls from ADS
Consulting Group Inc. for$38,574.50.
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Item No. 6: Approve the Purchase of an Industrial Refrigerator and Freezer
Recommendation:
1. Approve the purchase of an industrial refrigerator and freezer not to exceed $35,000
from the lowest responsible bidder; and
2. Increase estimated revenues and appropriations in the District's Capital Replacement
Fund by $35,000; and
3. Decrease estimated revenues and appropriations in the City's General Fund by
$35,000
Item No. 7: Approve Participation in the National Opioid Settlements
Recommendation:
1. Approve Settlement Participation Form for the City's participation in the National
Opioid Settlement with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and
AmerisourceBergen Corporation; and
2. Approve Settlement Participation Form for the City's participation in the National
Opioid Settlement with Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ortho-
McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and
3. Approve the California State-Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use
of Settlement Funds— Distributor Settlement; and
4. Approve the California State-Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use
of Settlement Funds— Janssen Settlement; and
5. Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
documents identified in Recommendation Nos. 1 through 4; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can
participate in the National Opioid Settlements, including, both not limited to, the
transmittal of the executed documents in Recommendation Nos. 1 through 4.
Item No. 8: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period
of November 6, 2021 through November 26, 2021
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the period
of November 6, 2021 through November 26, 2021:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 10011 through 10221
• Warrants 58158 through 58344
• Payroll Transfers W1461
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 9: City Council Reorganization
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor.
It was moved by Council Member Hertz, and seconded by Mayor Peat, to nominate Mayor
Pro Tem Morales to the office of Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tern Morales was elected Mayor by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Minikus, Morales and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez
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Council Member Peat announced a statement by Council Member Marquez requesting to
continue her committee assignments from the previous year.
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tern.
It was moved by Council Member Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
nominate Council Member Hertz to the office of Mayor Pro Tern.
Council Member Hertz was elected Mayor Pro Tern by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Minikus, Morales and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez
Incoming Mayor Paulo Morales thanked everyone for his selection as Mayor and
acknowledged the City Councils accomplishments and growth over the past 7 years. He
spoke of the City Council commitment and dedication to the City and looks forward to the
upcoming year.
Incoming Mayor Pro Tern Anne Hertz thanked outgoing Mayor Peat for his service and
stated she is looking forward to working with newly elected Mayor Morales. She spoke of
her commitment to engage with residents and looks forward to the upcoming year. She
thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tern.
Outgoing Mayor Jon Peat thanked the community and his colleagues for the opportunity to
serve as Mayor over the past year. He spoke regarding his year of service as Mayor and
thanked City staff for their outstanding work.
District Representative Scott Do presented a certificate of recognition to outgoing Mayor Jon
Peat on behalf of State Senator Josh Newman.
Field Representative Lily Jimenez presented a certificate to recognition to outgoing Mayor
Jon Peat on behalf of Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Mayor Morales presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Jon Peat.
Item 10: City Council Appointments to Organizations and Committees
Mayor Morales made the following appointments:
COMPENSATED:
Orange County Fire Authority Anne Hertz— Representative
Orange County Sanitation District Paulo Morales — Representative
Anne Hertz—Alternate
Orange County Mosquito & Vector Scott Minikus — Representative
Control District
NON-COMPENSATED:
West Cities Police Communications Center Paulo Morales — Representative
Jon Peat—Alternate - ,
League of California Cities Paulo Morales— Representative
General Assembly Anne Hertz—Alternate
League of California Cities Paulo Morales — Representative
Orange County Division Anne Hertz—Alternate
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Orange County City Selection Committee Paulo Morales— Representative
Anne Hertz—Alternate
Orange County Council of Governments Scott Minikus— Representative
General Assembly Frances Marquez—Alternate
Orange County Library Advisory Board Anne Hertz— Representative
Jon Peat -Alternate
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Jon Peat— Representative
Scott Minikus—Alternate
Southern California Association of Scott Minikus— Representative
Governments— General Assembly Frances Marquez—Alternate
Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Jon Peat— Representative
Advisory Board
Joint Forces Training Base Cities Group Scott Minikus— Representative
Paulo Morales —Alternate
Economic Development Ad Hoc Anne Hertz
Subcommittee Jon Peat
City/Anaheim Union High School Anne Hertz
District Ad Hoc Subcommittee Jon Peat
City/Cypress College Ad Hoc Subcommittee Paulo Morales
Jon Peat
City/Cypress School District Ad Hoc Anne Hertz
Subcommittee Scott Minikus
Veteran Recognition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Frances Marques
Scott Minikus
It was moved by Council Member Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
confirm the Mayor's appointments to organizations and committees and adopt a resolution
designating and appointing a representative to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of
Directors.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus, Peat, Hertz and Morales
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez
RESOLUTION NO. 6869
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY'S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
None.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Minikus:
Participated in a California Highway Patrol toy drive held at Joe Schmoe's restaurant.
Wished everyone a Happy Holiday season.
Council Member Peat:
Attended the ground breaking ceremony for the Orange County Veterans Cemetery located
in Anaheim Hills. Wished everyone a Happy Holiday season.
Mayor Pro Tern Hertz:
Thanked the Recreation department for their work with the Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting
Celebration. Wished everyone a Happy Holiday season.
Mayor Morales:
Acknowledged the Recreation department for their work on the Holiday Sing and Tree
Lighting event. Wished everyone a Happy Holiday season.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Attorney wished everyone a Happy Holiday season.
The City Manager stated that City Hall would be closed December 23, 2021 through January
2, 2022. He announced a Special City Council Meeting to be held on December 27, 2021.
Wished everyone a Happy Holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, January 10, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Ex cutive Board Room.
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