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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 2022
6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor
Morales in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(b), this Regular City Council Meeting included
teleconference participation by Mayor Pro Tem Anne Hertz-Mallari from Cypress City Hall,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress CA 90630
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 (via teleconference)
Council Member Frances Marquez
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
Office Assistant Christina Dizol
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jon Peat led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION Pastor Mike McKay, Cypress Neighborhood Church, led the Invocation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Katie Shapiro, Cypress, thanked Mayor Morales and Council Member Peat for their service
on the City Council and congratulated David Burke, Scott Minikus, and Bonnie Peat on their
election.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, congratulated new Council Members on their election.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Item No. 1: Adopt Resolution Declaring the Results of the November 8, 2022 General
Municipal Election
The City Clerk provided a report on this item.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hertz-Mallari, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal
Election.
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
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RESOLUTION NO. 6919
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT
AND SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Item No. 2: Recognition of Outgoing Council Members
Elizabeth Lavezzari, representing Senator Josh Newman, presented a Certificate of
Recognition to outgoing Mayor Paulo Morales and Council Member Jon Peat.
Senator Janet Nguyen presented a Certificate of Recognition to outgoing Mayor Paulo
Morales and Council Member Jon Peat.
Liliana Jimenez, representing Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, presented a Certificate
of Recognition to outgoing Mayor Paulo Morales and Council Member Jon Peat.
Item No. 3: Remarks by Outgoing Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Hertz-Mallari thanked Mayor Morales and Council Member Peat for their
service on the City Council.
Council Member Peat and Mayor Morales spoke regarding their service on the City Council
and thanked staff and the community for their dedication to Cypress.
Mayor Morales recessed the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Hertz-Mallari reconvened the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Item No. 4: Oath of Office for Newly-Elected Council Members
The City Clerk Administered the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Election to
newly-elected Council Members David Burke, Scott Minikus, and Bonnie Peat.
Item No. 5: City Council Reorganization
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor.
A motion was made by Council Member Minikus, seconded by Council Member Peat, to
nominate Mayor Pro Tern Hertz-Mallari for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tern Hertz-Mallari was unanimously elected Mayor by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Marquez, Minikus, Peat and Hertz-Mallari
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tern.
It was moved by Mayor Hertz-Mallari and seconded by Council Member Peat, to nominate
Council Member Minikus to the office of Mayor Pro Tern.
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Burke, and seconded by Council Member
Marquez, to nominate Council Member Marquez to the office of Mayor Pro Tern.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke and Marquez
NOES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus, Peat and Hertz-Mallari
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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The original motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus, Peat and Hertz-Mallari
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke and Marquez
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 6: Remarks by Newly-Elected Council Members
Council Members Burke, Minikus and Peat provided comments.
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.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Minikus, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to
approve the Consent Calendar item No. 7.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Marquez, Peat, Minikus and Hertz-Mallari
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item 7: Approve the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Approve the 2022 City Council meeting schedule.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City
Council)
Rachel Strong, Cypress, spoke regarding Strong Ballet Academy Nutcracker performance
and congratulated Council Members.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Minikus, seconded by Council Member Burke, and
carried unanimously 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Mayor Hertz-Mallari
announced the next adjourned Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Monday,
January 9, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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