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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 11, 2023
6:00 P.M. - GENERAL SESSION
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:01 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
Director of Public Works Doug Dancs
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
INVOCATION Pastor Mike McKay, Neighborhood Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Val Mallari, Mayor Mallari's husband, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council recognized outgoing Mayor Anne Mallari.
Representatives from Senator Josh Newman, Senator Janet Nguyen and Assembly
Woman Sharon Quirk-Silva's office presented a Certificate of Recognition to outgoing
Mayor Anne Mallari.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Carolyn Balagot, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Cheryl Bhence, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Blaze Bhence, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Kelly Kay, Veterans for child rescue, Agenda Item No. 5.
Harumi Lucak, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Edwin Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
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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, and seconded by Council Member Peat,
to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 4.
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 December 11,
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 the 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Approve the 2024 City Council regular meeting schedule
Item No. 4: Adopt a Resolution Amending Hourly Pay Ranges for Temporary
Part-Time and Seasonal Employees
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending hourly pay ranges for temporary part-
time and seasonal employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 6951
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. 6906 ESTABLISHING HOURLY PAY RANGES
FOR TEMPORARY PART-TIME AND SEASONAL POSITIONS
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 5: City Council Reorganization
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor.
It was moved by Mayor Mallari, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to nominate
Mayor Pro Tern Minikus to the office of Mayor.
Council Member Burke spoke on this item.
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Marquez to nominate herself to the
office of Mayor.
The Substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tern Minikus was elected Mayor by the following ro!i call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Peat, Minikus and Mallari
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tern.
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It was moved by Mayor Minikus and seconded by Council Member Mallari, to nominate
Council Member Peat 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 Burke to the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
City Council discussion ensued.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke and Marquez
NOES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mallari, Peat and Minikus
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The original motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Peat, Minikus and Mallari
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke and Marquez
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Mallari recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Mayor Minikus reconvened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Minikus thanked everyone in attendance for their support.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tony Martinez, Long Beach, spoke regarding support for Council Member Marquez.
Yvonne Kordich, Cypress, spoke regarding Arnold Cypress Park project.
Thomas Butler, Cypress, spoke regarding Arnold Cypress Park project.
Niki Coleman, Cypress, spoke regarding Arnold Cypress Park project.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Cypress Woman's club membership fees and
following protocol.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
Council Member Mallari:
Congratulated the City Council on a successful year and stated she looks forward to the
coming year.
Council Member Marquez:
No report.
Mayor Pro Tem Peat
Attended the Holiday Sing. Attended the PACE graduation at Vessel Elementary school.
Attended Arnold Cypress Park groundbreaking ceremony. Attended the Police Volunteer
luncheon. Attended Panera grand opening event. Attended Dr. JoAnna Schilling's
retirement celebration at Cypress College. Attended the Americana Awards kickoff event.
Council Member Burke
Attended PACE graduation at Landell Elementary. Attended Holiday Sing. Attended
Police Volunteer luncheon. Appointed to Cal Cities Environmental Quality policy
committee.
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Mayor Minikus
Attended Dr. JoAnna Schilling's retirement celebration at Cypress College. Attended the
Americana Awards kickoff event. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Minikus adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:58 p.m. to an adjourned Regular
Meeting, to be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive
Board Room.
AYOR OFT' CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CI Y OF CYPRESS