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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 28, 2023
6:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:42 p.m. by Mayor
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 Mallari
Mayor Pro Tem 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
Human Resources Manager Regina Nguyen
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council presented a Proclamation in honor of Hunger Action Month to Matthew
Hurley of Orange County Food Bank.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Wanda Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 11 from the July 10 City Council
meeting.
Helen Le, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 10 from the July 10 City Council
meeting.
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 Tem Minikus stated that Agenda Item No. 9, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer No. 13341 for$294.34 and electronic fund transfer No. 13429 in the
amount of $294.34 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. 13341 and 13429 for the
reason disclosed.
A motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Minikus, to
approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 9.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Marquez, Peat, Minikus and 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 August 28, 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 June 26, 2023 and July 10, 2023
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Item No. 4: Proclaim the Month of September 2023 as Hunger Action Month
Recommendation: Proclaim the month of September 2023 as Hunger Action Month.
Item No. 5: Adopt a Resolution Establishing Benefits for Management Employees
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the Schedule of Benefits for
Management Employees
RESOLUTION NO. 6944
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 AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 6910 ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Item No. 6: Approve a Task Order for an Environmental Initial Study/Mitigated
Declaration for a Warehouse Development at 5665 Plaza Drive
Recommendation: Approve a $65,100 task order with LSA for the preparation of an
Environmental Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration at 5665 Plaza Drive.
Item No. 7: Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives.
Item No. 8: Receive and File the Investment Reports for the Months Ended June
30, 2023 and July 31, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment reports.
Item No. 9: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for
the Period of June 10, 2023 through August 11, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of June 10, 2023 through August 11, 2023
• Electronic Funds Transfers 13224 through 13574
• Warrants 62704 through 63231
• Payroll Transfers W1504 through W1508
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 10: Approve the Acquisition of Real Property at 6612 Cerritos Avenue
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Burke,
to approve the purchase of real property at 6612 Cerritos Avenue in the amount of
$2,700,000 and authorize a contingency for closing costs not to exceed $15,000; and
authorize the City Manager to sign and finalize all documents associated with the purchase;
and authorize a $2,715,000 appropriation increase in the Recreation and Park District's
General Fund for the purchase.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Marquez, Peat, Minikus and Mallari
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 11: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Four-Year Memorandum of
Understanding with the Police Management Association
The Human Resource Manager provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Council Member Marquez,
to adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cypress Police
Management Association for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027; and approve a
$65,000 appropriation in the General Fund for FY 2023-24 salary and benefit costs.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Marquez, Peat, Minikus and Mallari
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6945
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND THE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
CONCERNING WAGES, SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Item No. 12: Receive an Update on the Police Department Strategic Plan
The Chief of Police provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Item No. 13: Designate Voting Delegate for the 2023 League of California Cities
Annual Conference.
The City Clerk provided a report on this item.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
designate Council Member Burke as the voting delegate for the 2023 League of California
Cities conference.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Marquez, Peat, Minikus and Mallari
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Wanda Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding a press release on City website.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding virtual participation during oral communications
and traffic.
Bruce Seaton, Cypress, spoke regarding Nature Park maintenance.
Cynthia Ambrose, Cypress, spoke regarding house fire on Via Largo and Nature Park
maintenance.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding virtual comments during second oral
communications period.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
None.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mallari announced that following the adjournment of the Regular Meeting, the City
Council will reconvene into the Special Meeting that began earlier in the day to continue
Closed Session discussion of the remaining Closed Session agenda item.
Mayor Mallari adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:58 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting,
to be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board
Room.
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