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SPECIAL MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 28, 2023
5:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:42 p.m. by Mayor
Mallari 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 Anne 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
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Human Resources Regina Nguyen
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP ITEMS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: City Manager and Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Employee Group: Cypress Police Management Association
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 6612 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress (APN 134-442-20)
Agency Negotiator: Peter Grant, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of potential acquisition
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Fortis LLP v. Frances Marquez, City of Cypress
Case No. 30-2022-01277792-CU-W M-CJC
Orange County Superior Court
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. City of Cypress
Case No. 30-2022-01270865-CU-CR-CJC
Orange County Superior Court
Mayor Mallari recessed the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Mayor Mallari reconvened the meeting at 5:46 p.m.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA / CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney stated the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the four items
listed on the Special Meeting agenda.
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Regarding the first Closed Session item, namely Conference with Labor Negotiator
concerning the employee group Cypress Police Management Association, the City Attorney
reported the City Council received an update and no further reportable action was taken.
Regarding the second Closed Session item, namely Conference with Real Property
Negotiator concerning the property at 6612 Cerritos Avenue with the negotiating party:
Thomas and Irene Baroldi Family Trust/Irene Baroldi Survivors Trust and Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of potential acquisition. The City Attorney stated the City Council received
a briefing and no further reportable action was taken.
Regarding the third Closed Session item, namely Conference with Legal Counsel — existing
litigation, the matter of Fortis LLP v. Frances Marquez. The City Attorney stated Council
Member Marquez recused herself from the item and exited the room. The remaining Council
received an update and no further reportable action was taken.
The City Attorney stated the City Council will recess back into in Closed Session following
the Regular Meeting of the City Council to discuss the last item on the Closed Session
agenda.
Mayor Mallari recessed the meeting at 5:47 p.m.
Mayor Mallari reconvened the meeting at 9:43 p.m.
Regarding the fourth Closed Session item, namely Conference with Legal Counsel—existing
litigation, the matter of Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. City of Cypress,
the City Attorney stated the City Council held a discussion on the status of the case and
provided direction. Additionally, notwithstanding the declaration of a conflict of interest
through her attorney's letter, Council Member Marquez confirmed she does not have a
conflict of interest in this matter and may continue to participate in the Closed Session
discussions. The City Council proceeded with the discussion after this confirmation, with
Mayor Pro Tem Minikus and Council Member Peat objecting. The City Attorney further
stated that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mallari adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, September 11, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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MAYOR OF T E CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS