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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 23, 2023
4:00 P.M. — CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. - GENERAL SESSION
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:03 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 Manager 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 Groups: Cypress Employees' Association, Cypress Maintenance Employees'
Association
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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9
Number of Potential Cases: One
Mayor Mallari recessed the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Mallari reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Director of Finance and Administration Matt Burton
Director of Public Works Doug Dancs
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Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
City Engineer Nick Mangkalakiri
Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado
Senior Management Analyst Kirsten Graham
INVOCATION Father Binh Nguyen, St. lrenaeus Catholic Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Megan, Woman's Club of Cypress, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and held a
discussion regarding the first item listed on the agenda, Conference with Labor Negotiator
concerning the employee group Cypress Employees' Association, Cypress Maintenance
Employees' Association. He stated the City Council received on update and no further
reportable action was taken.
Regarding the second Closed Session item listed on the agenda, 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 received
a briefing on the status of the matter and no further reportable action was taken.
Regarding the third Closed Session item listed on the agenda, namely Conference with
Legal Counsel — anticipated litigation, he stated the City Council would recess back into
Closed Session following the open session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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. 8, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer No. 13844 for $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. 13844
for the reason disclosed.
Council Member Marquez requested to pull Agenda Item No. 4.
A motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Council Member
Marquez, to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 3 and 5 through 8.
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. 1: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the October 23,
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
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Item No. 3: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing CalRecycle Grant Applications
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing CalRecycle grant applications.
RESOLUTION NO. 6948
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
ALL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CYPRESS IS ELIGIBLE
Item No. 5: Approve an Amendment to the Custodial Services Contract for City
Facilities
Recommendation: Approve a $4,844 contract amendment with United Maintenance
Systems for custodial services at City Facilities for the period of November 2023 through
July 2024.
Item No. 6: Award Contract for Shade Structure Replacement at Eucalyptus,
Project 364
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Shade Structure Replacement at Eucalyptus
Park, Project 364; and
2. Award a contract to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for $72,610, and authorize a
contingency of$10,800.
Item No. 7: Receive and File Investment Report for the Month Ended September
30, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 8: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued
for Period of September 9, 2023 through October 6, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for
the period of September 9, 2023 through October 6, 2023
• Electronic Funds Transfers 13734 through 13876
• Warrants 63460 through 63669
• Payroll Transfers W1511 through W1512
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item No. 9: Approve an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Implement
the Housing Element and Comply with State Housing Laws
Mayor Mallari asked Council Members to disclose any communication with anyone
relevant to the item.
No communications were disclosed.
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The Planning Director provide a report on this item.
Council Members asked questions of staff.
Mayor Mallari opened the Public Hearing and invited members of the public to speak on
this item.
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Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding the applicability of the Ordiance to the Los
Alamitos Race Course property.
Edwin Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding incentives and guidance for multi-family and
ADU developments.
Mayor Mallari closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Burke,
to approve first reading, by title only, of an Ordinance amending selected provisions of
Appendix I (zoning) of the Cypress Municipal Code related to multi-family housing
development and design standards, multi-family permitting procedures, and accessory
dwelling units in support of Housing Element implementation; and find the action exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act.
The City Attorney introduced the first reading of the Ordinance.
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
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 10: Receive an Update on Lexington Park Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations
Senior Management Analyst Machado provided a report on this item.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
No action was taken.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 4: Approve a Task Order for Solid Waste Consulting Services
Council Member Marquez asked questions of staff.
A motion was made by Council Member Marquez, and seconded by Council Member
Peat, to approve annual task order for solid waste consulting services.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Peat, Minikus and Mallari
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, Cypress, spoke regarding City spending related to park
improvements.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
Council Member Marquez:
Thanked everyone for their work on Celebrate Cypress month. Will be attending the
Women's Conference on Wednesday. Recognized her sister in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness month. Gave a shout out to a Cypress Resident.
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Council Member Peat:
Attended grand opening event for Dr. Footman. Attended Cypress Police Foundation
Night at the Races special event. Attended State of the City. Attended the Mayor's Prayer
Breakfast. Attended grand opening for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva's new district
office. Attended OC Vector Control Board meeting.
Council Member Burke
No report.
Mayor Pro Tern Minikus
Met with a resident regarding an immigration issue. Attended funeral services for fallen
Manhattan Beach police officer Chad Swanson. Attended Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
Attended Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva's open house event. Attended grand
opening for Dr. Footman. Attended Cypress Police Foundation fundraiser. Attended
American Veterans Assistant Group meeting. Attended Cypress Community Festival and
Cypress Run.
Mayor Mallari
Attended grand opening for Dr. Footman. Attended Cypress Police Foundation
Fundraiser. Attended Lexington Junior High Fun Run event. Attended funeral for fallen
Manhattan Beach police officer Chad Swanson. Spoke about State of the City and
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Announced former Mayor Jon Peat will be honored at the
Americana Awards.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Spoke with Manhattan Beach City Manager regarding funeral service for Officer Chad
Swanson. Congratulated the Mayor and staff on the State of the City.
ADJOURNMENT — IN MEMORY CYPRESS RESIDENT CHLOE GORZEMAN
Mayor Mallari recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 7:15 p.m. to resume
discussion of the Closed Session items as previously reported by the City Attorney.
Mayor Mallari reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m. No reportable action was taken in
Closed Session.
Mayor Mallari adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:15 p.m. to an adjourned Regular
Meeting, to be held on Monday, November 13, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the
Executive Board Room.
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