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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
4:30 P.M. — 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 4:33 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 — arrived at 4:45 p.m.
Council Member Frances Marquez
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON WORKSHOP/ CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney stated that the City Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Michael Sokmen, et al. v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case No. 30-2023-01358232-CU-PO-CJC
Orange County Superior Court
Mayor Minikus recessed the meeting at 4:34 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Minikus reconvened the meeting at 5:16 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
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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
INVOCATION Tom Sibley, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led the
Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Peat led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the item
listed on the agenda, namely Conference with Legal Counsel — existing litigation, the matter
of Michael Sokmen, et al. v. City of Cypress, et al. He stated the City Council received an
update, provided direction and no further reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda item No. 9.
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. 9, the Warrant Register, includes electronic fund
transfer No. 14409 for $617.06 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. 14409 for the
reason disclosed.
A motion was made by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Council Member Marquez,
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, Mallari, Marquez, Peat and Minikus
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 1: Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
Item No. 2: Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives.
Item No. 3: Award Contract for Various Traffic Improvements, Project 369
Recommendation: Award a contract to Yunex, LLC, for $68,030, for installation of various
traffic improvements, and authorize a contingency of $10,200.
Item No. 4: Approve a Task Order Amendment for the Myra Avenue Pump Station
No. 1 Evaluation
Recommendation: Approve a $24,980 amendment to the task order with AKM Consulting
Engineers for the Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1 Evaluation.
Item No. 5: Authorize Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Promotional Fee Waivers
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to waive electric vehicle charging station fees
at City facilities to promote Earth Day and up to two additional days annually.
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Item No. 6: Award On-Call Contracts for Police Department Pre-Employment
Background Investigation Services
Recommendation: Award on-call contracts for Police Department pre-employment
background investigations services to RCS Investigations, Gallatin Investigations and
Horsemen Investigations.
Item No. 7: Approve an Agreement for Police Department Car Rentals
Recommendation:
1. Approve a three-year Agreement with Enterprise Holdings for an amount not
expected to exceed $142,963; and
2. Increase appropriations in the Narcotics Asset Seizure (Department of Justice) Fund
by $4,000.
Item No. 8: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended January
31, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 9: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for
the Period of January 6, 2024 through February 9, 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of January 6, 2024 through February 9, 2024
• Electronic Funds Transfers 14381 through 14544
• Warrants 64335 through 64531
• Payroll Transfers W1520 through W1522
Mayor Minikus recessed the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Mayor Minikus reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING — 6:00 P.M.
Item No. 10: Conduct a Public Hearing to Take Testimony Regarding the Composition
of Potential City Council Election Districts, Select a Final Map, and Approve the First
Reading of an Ordinance Adding Article XII, Sections 2-135 through 2-138 to Chapter
2 of the Municipal Code Establishing a By-District Election System
The City's consultant, National Demographics Corporation, provided a presentation on this
item.
City Council asked questions of the consultant.
Mayor Minikus opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Minikus invited members of the public to speak on this item.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding development of districts.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke in support of Map 132.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke in support of Map 132.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke in support of Map 133.
Brittney Book, Cypress, spoke in support of Map 132.
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No further public comments were made.
Mayor Minikus closed the Public Hearing.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Mallari, to select
districts no. 1 and 2 on map no. 135 and districts no. 3, 4 and 5 on map no. 133.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mallari, Peat and Minikus
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke and Marquez
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Council discussion continued.
A motion was made by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peat, to
elect Council Members from districts no. 3 and 4 in November 2024 and elect Council
Members from districts no. 1, 2, and 5 in November 2026; and to approve the first reading
of an Ordinance adding Article XII, Sections 2-135 through 2-138 to Chapter 2 of the
Municipal Code establishing a by-district election system and adoption of an exemption from
CEQA.
The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Mallari, Peat and Minikus
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding City Manager comments at previous meeting.
Michael Mayor, Garden Grove, spoke on behalf of Challenger Baseball requesting field at
Oak Knoll be named after the founders of Champions Baseball.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding the need to publicize the new district map.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
Council Member Burke:
Attended the Orange County Library Advisory Board meeting and shared information about
upcoming programs.
Council Member Mallari:
Announced OCFA Headquarters will be hosting an Open House event on March 16. Spoke
about district elections.
Mayor Pro Tern Peat:
Spoke regarding district elections. Encouraged everyone to attend a Champions Baseball
game at Oak Knoll Park.
Council Member Marquez:
Attended Social Justice Day at Cypress High School. Congratulated Cypress Boys
Basketball team on their recent game.
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Mayor Minikus:
Met with resident regarding sound concerns in her neighborhood. Attended Cypress
Chamber of Commerce mixer event at Cypress College. Attended Orange County Sanitation
District Board meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Addressed technical difficulties with the webinar audio and stated the archived video will be
posted online. Participated in Cyber Security training and Emergency Operations Center
training. Announced the Citizens Academy will begin in April/May.
The City Attorney spoke regarding Oral Communications. Announced Orange County
Council of Goverments will be hosting their annual Conference at the Richard Nixon Library.
ADJOURNMENT
By motion of Mayor Pro Tem Peat, and seconded by Council Member Mallari, the Mayor
adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, March
11, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. inside the Executive Board Room.
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