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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 9, 2023
5:15 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Mayor
Hertz-Mallari 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 Anne Hertz-Mallari
Mayor Pro Tern Scott Minikus
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Bonnie 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
Lieutenant Scott Ausmus
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Donna Mullally
Assistant City Engineer Daniel Co
Information Systems Manager Adrian Smith
Acting Maintenance Superintendent Jose Guerra
Network Administrator Rheza Sanusi
Senior Management Analyst Kirsten Graham
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Cypress Police Department, Chief of Police
Mayor Hertz-Mallari recessed the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Hertz-Mallari called to order the 6:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting at r:
6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Anne Hertz-Mallari
Mayor Pro Tem Scott Minikus
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Bonnie 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
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief of Police Mark Lauderback led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION Pastor Mike McKay, Cypress 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 item listed on the Closed Session agenda, Threat to Public Services or
Facilities in consultation with the Cypress Police Department, Chief of Police. He stated
the City Council received a briefing and no further reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
Director of Public Works introduced Assistant City Engineer Daniel Co.
Director of Finance and Administration introduced Network Administrator Rheza Sanusi.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the City Council)
Katie Shapiro, Cypress, spoke regarding snowy owl in Cypress, Agenda Item No. 8 and
franchise fees.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding Constitutional rights and documents received
under a CPRA request.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding tenor of new City Council and personal goals
for the new year.
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 Pro Tern Minikus stated that Agenda Item No. 8, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer No. 12022 for$286.18 and electronic fund transfer No. 12175 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 transfers No. 12022 and No. 12175 for the reason
disclosed.
Council Member Burke asked questions regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Minikus, seconded by Council Member Burke, to
approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 8.
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
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Item No. 1: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the January 9, 2023
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 14, 2022 and December 12,
2022
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Approve a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency Notifying the Oversight Board Regarding the Disposition
of Successor Agency Assets, Requesting the Oversight Board Adopt a Final
Resolution to Dissolve the Successor Agency, and Directing the Successor
Agency be Dissolved Upon the Oversight Board's Adopting of the Final Resolution
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution which notifies the County Oversight Board
regarding the disposition of Successor Agency assets, request the Oversight Board adopt
a final Resolution to dissolve the Successor Agency, and directs the Successor Agency
be dissolved upon the Oversight Board's adopting of the final Resolution.
Item No. 5: Approve a Task Order for the Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1 and
Veterans Park Pump Station Evaluation
Recommendation: Approve a task order to AKM Consulting Engineers to evaluate the
Myra Pump Station No. 1 and Veterans Park Pump Station for $84,022 and authorize a
contingency of$8,400.
Item No. 6: Receive the Conceptual Design for Cerritos Avenue Frontage
Landscape Improvements, Project 320
Recommendation: Receive the conceptual design for Cerritos Avenue Frontage
Landscape Improvements, Project 320.
Item No. 7: Receive and File the Investment Reports for the Months Ended
October 31, 2022 and November 30, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment reports.
Item No. 8: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of October 29, 2022 through December 23, 2022
Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of October 29, 2022 through December 23, 2022
• Electronic Funds Transfers 12008 through 12467
• Warrants 60997 through 61451
• Payroll Transfers W1487 through W1491
PRI
NEW BUSINESS '
Item No. 9: Approve City Council Appointments to Organizations and Committees
Mayor Hertz-Mallari made the following appointments:
COMPENSATED:
Orange County Fire Authority Anne Hertz— Representative
(No Alternate)
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Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control Bonnie Peat— Representative
District (Term ending Jan. 2024) (No Alternate)
Orange County Sanitation District Scott Minikus— Representative
Bonnie Peat—Alternate
NON-COMPENSATED:
Bridges at Kramer Place Community David Burke - Representative
Advisory Board (No Alternate)
City/Anaheim Union High School Anne Hertz-Mallari
District Ad Hoc Subcommittee Scott Minikus
City/Cypress College Ad Hoc Committee Anne Hertz-Mallari
Bonnie Peat
City/Cypress School District Ad Hoc David Burke
Subcommittee Anne Hertz-Mallari
Economic Development Ad Hoc Anne Hertz-Mallari
Subcommittee Bonnie Peat
Joint Forces Training Base Cities Group Scott Minikus— Representative
Frances Marquez—Alternate
League of California Cities Anne Hertz-Mallari — Representative
General Assembly Scott Minikus —Alternate
League of California Cities Anne Hertz-Mallari — Representative
Orange County District Scott Minikus —Alternate
Orange County City Selection Committee Anne Hertz-Mallari — Representative
Scott Minikus —Alternate
Orange County Council of Governments Anne Hertz-Mallari - Representative
General Assembly Scott Minikus —Alternate
Orange County Library Advisory Board David Burke - Representative
(2-year Term ending Jan. 2025) Bonnie Peat—Alternate
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Frances Marquez— Representative
Agency Bonnie Peat—Alternate
Southern California Association of Scott Minikus - Representative
Governments — General Assembly David Burke —Alternate
Veterans Recognition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Frances Marquez
Scott Minikus
West Cities Police Communications Center Scott Minikus — Representative
Anne Hertz-Mallari —Alternate
City Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to confirm
the Mayors appointments to organizations and committees.
The motion was 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
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City Council)
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding new City Council.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Council Member Marquez:
Congratulated Cypress High School Coach Feldman for being recognized as Orange County
Football Coach of the Year. Congratulated new School Resource Officer Diana Martinez.
Attended P.A.C.E. graduations for Vessels, Cerritos and Holder Elementary Schools. Attended
the Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting event. Attended the Police Volunteer luncheon. Attended
Sergeant Donald Sowma memorial. Attended the Southern California Association of
Governments Economic Summit event. ".
Council Member Peat:
Attended retirement party for Recreation Supervisor Shelly Meyers. Attended swearing-in
ceremonies for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and State Senator Janet Nguyen.
Council Member Burke:
Reminded residents that Council Meetings start at 6:00 p.m. Thanked Department heads for
meeting with him and answering his questions. Announced his city email and encouraged
residents to contact him with any questions or concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Minikus:
Attended the Cypress College Americana Awards kick-off event. Attended the Police Volunteer
luncheon. Attended the Buena Park Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Attended the Orange County
Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting. Attended State Senator Janet Nguyen's
swearing-in ceremony. Attended Sergeant Donald Sowma memorial. Attended the Holiday Sing
and Tree Lighting event. Attended the P.A.C.E. graduation at Landell Elementary. Met with
Pastor Mike McKay from Cypress Neighborhood Church.Attended the Westmont Holiday Mixer.
Attended Joe Schmoe's Christmas Toy Drive. Attended the swearing-in ceremony for newly-
elected City of La Palma Council Members. Announced Modern Cellar is celebrating their one-
year anniversary. Attended the Police Academy graduation. Met with Cypress High School
student regarding homeless population.
Mayor Hertz-Mallari
Stated her focus this month has been on engagement with colleges, the community and
surrounding cities. Will host Town Hall meetings. Will be meeting with the Mayor's from the cities
of La Palma, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Buena Park and Anaheim. Stated it is National Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Spoke regarding upcoming rain storms and the City's efforts to keep the public safe. Announced
Congresswoman Michelle Steele will open a district office in Cypress.
The City Attorney provided an update in state law regarding Conflict of Interest rules.
ADJOURNMENT - IN MEMORY OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY ISAIAH
CORDERO
Mayor Hertz-Mallari adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be
held on Monday, January 23, 2033, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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