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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 22, 2024
3:30 P.M. — Workshop/Closed Session
5:00 P.M. — General Session
6:00 P.M. — Public Hearing
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor
Minikus 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 Scott Minikus
Mayor Pro Tern Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Anne Mallari
Council Member Frances Marquez— arrived at 3:31 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON WORKSHOP/ CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION
Options to Increase Capacity for High Demand Summer Programs
The Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Update Park Regulations
The Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney stated that the City Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
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
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Cypress Police Department, Chief of Police
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Mayor Minikus recessed the meeting at 4:27 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Minikus reconvened the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District
Mayor Scott Minikus
Mayor Pro Tem Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Anne Mallari
Council Member Frances Marquez
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
City Engineer Nick Mangkalakiri
Information Technology Manager Adrian Smith
Network Administrator Rheza Sanusi
Police Lieutenant Scott Ausmus
INVOCATION Pastor Trevor Cooper, First Baptist Church of Cypress, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Burke led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION /WORKSHOP
The City Attorney reported that the City Council held a Workshop Session regarding the
Options to Increase Capacity for High Demand Summer Programs and received an
update on Park Regulations. He further stated the City Council met in Closed Session
regarding the first item listed on the agenda, 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.
Regarding the second Closed Session item, namely Threat to Public Services or
Facilities, the City Attorney stated the City Council will reschedule the item to a future
meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS
Mayor Minikus spoke regarding the January 10, 2024 City Council meeting and invited
his colleagues to speak.
Council Member Burke responded to comments made by Mayor Minikus at the January
10 City Council meeting.
Council Member Marquez responded to comments made by Mayor Minikus at the
January 10 City Council meeting.
Council Member Mallari spoke regarding the January 10 City Council meeting and
recommended an admonishment of Mayor Minikus be added to the next City Council
meeting agenda.
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City Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Peat spoke regarding the January 10 City Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Wanda Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
Ed Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding January 10 City Council meeting interactions.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda item No. 8 and January 10 City Council
meeting interactions.
PUBLIC HEARING — 6:00 P.M.
Item No. 8: Conduct a Public Hearing to Take Testimony Regarding the
Composition of Potential City Council Election Districts
Mayor Minikus opened the Public Hearing.
The City's consultant, National Demographics Corporation, provided a presentation on
this item.
City Council asked questions of the consultant.
Mayor Minikus invited members of the public to speak on this item.
Ed Kraemer, Cypress, expressed concerns regarding citizen input and consideration of
property owners near Lexington Park.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding City Council input on district map boundaries.
Helen Le, Cypress, spoke regarding inclusion of all resident ideas for maps and timeline
for map submissions.
No further public comments were made.
Mayor Minikus closed the Public Hearing.
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 Minikus stated that Agenda Item No. 7, the Warrant Register, includes electronic
fund transfer No. 14009 for $294.34 and electronic fund transfer No. 14161 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 Warrants Register, he would not
be voting on electronic fund transfers No. 14009 and No. 14161 for the reason disclosed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Peat, and seconded by Council Member Mallari,
to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 7.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Mallari, Marquez, Peat and Minikus
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 22,
2024 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 Plans and Specifications for Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations at City Facilities, Project 321
Recommendation: Approve plans and specifications for electric vehicle charging stations
at City facilities, Project 321.
Item No. 4: Approve the Purchase of Replacement Computers and Software
Recommendation:
1. Approve a purchase 156 replacement computers form Fell Marketing LP for
$183,930.31
2. Approve a three-year Microsoft Office 365 Subscription with Dell Marketing LP for
$142,683.
Item No. 5: Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives.
Item No. 6: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended
December 31, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 7: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued
for the Period of October 7, 2023 through January 5, 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for
the period of October 7, 2023 through January 5, 2024:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 13877 through 14380
• Warrants 63670 through 64334
• Payroll Transfers W1513 through W1519
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carolyn Balagot, Cypress, spoke regarding civility policy and Mayor and Council Member
comments during the January 10 meeting.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding destructive and negative comments made at
City Council meetings.
Ed Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding policing-style leadership, Lexington Park design
and outreach process.
Leo Medrano, Cypress, spoke in support of City Council's decision to settle CVRA lawsuit.
David Festa, Cypress, spoke in opposition to CVRA and by-district elections and thanked
Mayor Minikus for voting no on settlement lawsuit.
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Pearl Boelter, Cypress, spoke regarding CVRA and the safe and well-maintained nature
of Cypress.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding CVRA and thanked Mayor Minikus.
Harumi Lucak, Cypress, spoke regarding CVRA lawsuit and January 10 meeting.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Mayor's comments at the January 10 meeting.
Clare Chu, Cypress, spoke in support of Mayor Minikus.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
Council Member Burke:
Attended Cal Cities Environmental Quality policy committee meeting and will provide an
update at a future meeting.
Council Member Marquez:
Spoke regarding fire incident that occurred at the Cypress Monterey condominiums.
Council Member Mallari:
Thanked OCFA Chief Dohman and his staff for their response to fire that occurred at the
Cypress Monterey condominiums.
Mayor Minikus:
No report.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Burke requested an item to consider sanctions of Mayor Minikus for
statements at the January 10 City Council meeting. Council Member Marquez supported
this item.
Council Member Mallari requested an item to admonish Mayor Minikus for statements at
the January 10 City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Peat and Mayor Minikus supported
this item.
Council Member Marquez requested an item to consider Reorganization of the City
Council to appoint a new Mayor. Council Member Burke supported this item.
The City Attorney stated that per the City Council's policy for adding items to an agenda,
those items receiving support from one additional Council Member would be brought
forward to the next meeting as a discussion item and those items receiving support from
two or more additional Council Members would be brought forward to the next meeting
for action.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Reminded City Council that a Special Meeting will occur on January 29, 2024.
The City Attorney spoke regarding Oral Communications.
Council Member Mallari asked questions of the City Attorney regarding communication
with the community regarding the map drawling process.
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ADJOURNMENT — IN MEMORY OF LONGTIME CYPRESS RESIDENTS JANET
SPURGEON AND GLORIA LIVINGSTON
By motion of Mayor Pro Tern Peat, and seconded by Council Member Mallari, the Mayor
adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday,
February 12, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. inside the Executive Baad Room.
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