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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 28, 2022
6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor
Morales in the Council Chambers, 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 Paulo Morales
Mayor Pro Tern Anne Hertz-Mallari
Council Member Frances Marquez— arrived at 6:03 p.m.
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Jon Peat
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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION
Review of Fiscal Strategies, Reserves, Pension Liabilities and Pension Trust
The City Manager provided introductory comments and the Director of Finance and
Administrative Services provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Mayor Morales recessed the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Morales called to order the 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting at 7:08 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 Paulo Morales
Mayor Pro Tern Anne Hertz-Mallari
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Jon Peat
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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
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jon Peat led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION Father Binh Nguyen, St. lrenaeus Catholic Church, led the Invocation.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that the City Council held a Workshop Session regarding its
financial strategies, reserves, pension liabilities and pension trust.
PRESENTATION
The Recreation and Community Services Director provided a summary on the grand
opening of Lexington Park.
Mayor Morales acknowledged Cypress resident Virginia Sewell who celebrated her 103rd
Birthday on March 26, 2022.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Jeff Dronkers, Cypress, spoke regarding Lexington Park.
Cesar Espinoza, AYSO player, spoke regarding Lexington Park.
Christen Jackson, Cypress, spoke regarding Lexington Park.
Brittney Cook, Cypress, spoke regarding Lexington Park.
Harumi Lucak, Cypress, spoke regarding Lexington Park and at-large elections.
Ruby Chion, Cypress, spoke regarding at-large elections.
Katie Shapiro, Cypress, spoke regarding action taken by City Council in Closed Session
during the March 14, 2022 meeting and spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 6.
Carrie Hayashida Katsumata, Cypress, spoke regarding the solid waste and recycling
franchise agreement.
Claire Chu, Cypress, spoke regarding Lexington Park and at-large elections.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding at-large elections.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Lexington Park, at-large elections and Agenda Item
No. 7.
Sean Clark, La Palma, spoke on behalf of Cypress Friday Night Lights regarding Lexington
Park.
The City Attorney responded to comments and an Orange County Register article about the
City Council's March 14th decision related to the California Voting Rights Act challenge. The
City Attorney stated that the City Council did not violate the Brown Act as alleged by the
comments made.
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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.
Mayor Morales stated that Agenda Item No. 9, the Warrant Register, includes electronic fund
transfer No. 10599 for $751.22 as reimbursement for medical coverage he is entitled to
receive as a CaIPERS annuitant. He indicated that in voting for any motion to approve the
Warrant Register, he would not be voting on electronic fund transfer No. 10599 for the
reason disclosed.
Council Member Minikus stated that Agenda Item No. 9, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer No. 10598 for $286.18 as reimbursement for medical coverage he
is entitled to receive as a CaIPERS annuitant. He indicated that in voting for any motion to
approve the Warrant Register, he would not be voting on electronic fund transfer No. 10598
for the reason disclosed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Hertz-Mallari, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 9.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez, Minikus, Peat, Hertz-Mallari and Morales
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 1: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the March 28, 2022 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 February 15, 2022 and February 26, 2022
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Receive and file the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report on the
Implementation of the Housing Element
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report on the
implementation of the Housing Element.
Item No. 5: Approve an Independent Auditing Services Contract Extension
Recommendation: Approve a contract extension for$97,933 to Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP
to perform annual auditing services for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022 and June 30,
2023, with an annual contingency of$2,000 and a one-year option for June 30, 2024
Item No 6: Consider Terminating the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local
Emergency Related to the COIVD-19 Pandemic
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution terminating the Proclamation of the Existence of a
Local Emergency by the Director of Emergency Services ratified by the City Council on
March 23, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 6881
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, TERMINATING
THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY BY THE
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES RATIFIED ON MARCH 23, 2020
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Item No. 7: Establish the Business Development Manager Class Specification
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Business Development Manager
Class Specification.
RESOLUTION NO. 6882
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND
ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6860
TO ESTABLISH THE CLASSIFICATION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER TO THE MID- MANAGEMENT PAY AND BENEFITS PLAN
Item No. 8: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended February
28, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file the investment report.
Item No. 9: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period
of February 26, 2022 through March 11, 2022
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the period
of February 26, 2022 through March 11, 2022:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 10582 through 10613 and 10694 through 10700
• Warrants 58934 through 59010
• Payroll Transfers W1470
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 10: Adopt the Strategic Plan and Six Month Objectives
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Council Member Minikus, to adopt
the Strategic Plan and six month objectives.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez, Minikus, Peat, Hertz-Mallari and Morales
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item No 11: Consider Issuing Direction to Correct to Council Member Marquez for
Refusing to Sign the Civility, Conduct and Governance Policy and Code of Ethics
Mayor Pro Tem Hertz-Mallari commented on this item. She requested the City Council direct
Council Member Marquez to either provide specific changes to the policy for further
consideration or sign the policy as written by Monday, April 11, 2022.
Council Member Marquez submitted a signed copy of the Civility, Conduct and Governance
Policy to Mayor Morales and provided a statement.
Mayor Pro Tem Hertz-Mallari thanked Council Member Marquez and provided additional
comments.
No action was taken.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
Edwin Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding Measure D, Lexington Park land donation, and
in support of district elections.
Malini Nagpal, Cypress, spoke regarding the lack of opportunity for the public to respond to
Council Member Reports and Remarks, Agenda Item No. 11, district elections, and the solid
waste and recycling franchise agreement.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Minikus:
Attended the Joint Forces Training Base Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting.
Participating this season as a coach for the Cypress Pony Baseball Champions Division.
Council Member Peat:
Attended the Cypress High School Grad Night fundraiser. Met with separately with two
Cypress residents to discuss issues facing the City. Attended the Westmont Senior Living
grand opening event. Responded to a resident's letter published the Event News-Enterprise.
Attended the GFWC Woman's Club of Cypress Pink Flamingo Tea event. Attended the
Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards and congratulated Loree Erpelding, 2022
Cypress Citizen of the Year.
Council Member Marquez:
Attended the Westmont Senior Living grand opening event. Held office hours at Lexington
Park to meet with residents. Thanked a representative from Disability Rights California for
assisting a family in need. Thanked Congressman Lowenthal for securing funding, part of
which will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim-Cypress. Thanked seven U.S.
Army veterans, honored at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, for their service.
Council Member Marquez requested an item be added to the next meeting agenda to
discuss the termination clauses within the Valley Vista trash contract.
Council Member Peat and Mayor Morales objected.
Discussion ensued.
Council Member Marquez requested an item be added to the next meeting to discuss placing
an item on a future agenda to take a closer look at the termination clause in the Valley Vista
trash contract.
Mayor Pro Tem Hertz-Mallari:
Reported on her Orange County Public Libraries committee assignment and shared
upcoming events and programs. Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting
and congratulated OCFA Division Chief Mike Petro on his retirement. Attended the Cypress
College Foundation Americana Award Ceremony and congratulated OCFA Chief Brian
Fennessy and Loree Erpelding for the awards they received at the event. Attended the
Woman's Club of Cypress Pink Flamingo Tea event. Thanked Congressman Alan
Lowenthal for securing funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim-Cypress.
Mayor Morales:
Responded to public comments. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress Pink Flamingo Tea
event. Attended the Westmont Senior Living grand opening event. Congratulated Loree
Erpelding for receiving the Americana Award Cypress Citizen of the Year.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager congratulated Loree Erpelding on her Americana Award. Clarified that
although the City Council has rescinded its pandemic-related emergency proclamation, the
City will continue to provide the enhanced public participation opportunities for City Council
meetings. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress Pink Flamingo Tea event.
Mayor Morales announced that an organics recycling informational flyer will be mailed out
to all Cypress residents.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morales adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be
held on Monday, April 11, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the E ecu 've Board Room.
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