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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 22, 2024
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
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 — left at 8:15 p.m.
Council Member Frances Marquez
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
Assistant City Attorney Yecenia Vargas
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Public Works Doug Dancs
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
City Engineer Nick Mangkalakiri
Senior Management Analyst Kirsten Graham
Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado
Office Assistant Christina Dizol
INVOCATION Pastor Kyle Blake, Bethany Lutheran Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief of Police led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council recognized Cypress resident and U.S Navy Veteran Leroy Mills.
The City Council presented a proclamation to West Cities Police Communications staff
proclaiming April 14-20 as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The City Council and OCFA presented Certificates of Recognition to 4 individuals for their
life saving actions.
The City Council recognized the retirement of Police Service Dog Kubo.
The City Council presented Business Environmental Awards to Shaw Industries, Trader
Joe's, CJ Deli's and Wingstop.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Paul Kokkinos, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 7.
Leo Medrano, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 11 and 12.
Helen Le, Cypress, spoke regarding Agneda Item No. 7.
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.
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Mayor Minikus stated that Agenda Item No. 10, the Warrant Register, includes electronic
fund transfer No. 14814 for $308.53 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. 14814 for the
reason disclosed.
Council Member Marquez requested to pull Agenda Items No. 3 and 7.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Peat, and seconded by Council Member Mallari, to
approve Consent Calendar No. 1 through 2, 4 through 6, and 8 through 10.
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: Approve Retirement and Sale of Police Service Dog Kubo
Recommendation:
1. Approve the retirement of Police Service Dog Kubo; and
2. Approve the sale of Police Service Dog Kubo to Police Officer Brook Marshall for $1 .
Item No. 4: Accept the Senior Center Interior Improvements, Project 290
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Senior Center Interior Improvements, Project 290, in the amount of
$1,018,193.93 and approve the final payment of $50,909.70 to Genesis Builders, Inc.;
and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Item No. 5: Accept the City Hall Public Restroom Improvements, Project 324
Recommendation:
1. Accept the City Hall Public Restroom Improvements, Project 324, in the amount of
$173,001 and approve the final payment of $8,650.05 to Corral Construction &
Development Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Item No. 6: Award Contract for Traffic Camera Upgrades, Project 373
Recommendation: Award a contract for traffic camera upgrades to Yunex Traffic for$69,750
and authorize a contingency of$10,400.
Item No. 8: Proclaim the Week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week
Recommendation: Proclaim the week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators week.
Item No. 9: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended March 31,
2024
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
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Item No. 10: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for
the Period of March 9, 2024 through April 5, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of March 9, 2024 through April 5, 2024
• Electronic Funds Transfers 14779 through 14842
• Warrants 64698 through 64920
• Payroll Transfers W1525 through W1526
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 11: Approve Pandemic Recovery Plan Business Recovery and Support
Program Phase ll
The Planning Director provided a report on this item.
City Council asked questions of staff.
It was moved by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Council Member Marquez, to
approve the Pandemic Recovery Plan Business Recovery and Support Program Phase II;
and appropriate $505,000 of assigned fund balance set-aside in the General Fund to provide
business recovery and support under the City's Pandemic Recovery Plan; and adopt a
Resolution approving the donation of General Funds to eligible businesses; and authorize
the City Manager to administer the programs, including determining eligibility, approving
applications, and dispersing funds.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 6958
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE
DONATION OF FUNDS TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE CITY OF CYPRESS
BUSINESSES AND APPROVING THE DONATIONS THERETO
Item No. 12: Adopt the Strategic Plan and Six Month Objectives
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
Council Member Mallari commented on the item.
It was moved by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Peat, to adopt
the Strategic Plan and six month objectives.
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. 13: Consider A Resolution Affirming the City Council's Commitment to
Effective Governance
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Peat, and seconded by Council Member Mallari, to continue
the item to a future meeting.
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
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 3: Approve a Task Order for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report for a Warehouse Development at 5665 Plaza Drive
Council Member Marquez commented on this item.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Council Member Burke,
to approve a $64,900 task order with LSA for the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report.
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
Item No. 7: Receive the Annual Solid Waste Franchise Consumer Price Index Rate
Adjustment
Council Member Marquez commented on this item.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Peat, and seconded by Council Member Mallari, to
receive the annual solid waste franchise Consumer Price Index rate adjustment.
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 questions during the March 25 Council meeting
about conflicts of interest.
Susan Stanley, Cypress, spoke regarding commission recruitment.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding commission recruitment.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
Council Member Mallari:
No Report.
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Council Member Burke:
Attended the PACE Graduation ceremony at Saint Irenaeus. Attended Every Student
Succeeding Breakfast event. Announced the opening of the Library of Things at the Cypress
Library and encouraged others to attend.
Council Member Marquez:
Attended the Spring Egg Hunt. Met with the New Field Deputy, Christopher Kent for Senator
Josh Newman's office. Attended the Police badge pinning ceremony for Sergeant Brock
Paul. Attended La Palma Community Conversation event. Attended the Orange County
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce dinner. Attended the Garden Grove State of the City event.
Attended the PACE Graduation ceremony at King elementary. Attended Kennedy High
School scholarship dinner. Congratulated Council Member Mallari for her work with the
Special Olympics Harmony Games event. Will be attending the Friends of Cypress Cultural
Art Scholarship program and PACE Graduations at Grace Christian, Arnold Elementary and
Morris Elementary. Will be attending the Senior Center Volunteer Recognition event.
Mayor Pro Tem Peat:
Attended the Commissioner Appreciation event. Attended the Orange County Council of
Governments Conference. Participated in Eagle Scout interviews. Attended Police Sergeant
Brock Paul's badge pinning ceremony. Attended Citizen Academy kickoff class. Attended
Garden Grove State of City. Received a tour of the Senior Center. Attended Every Student
Succeeding Breakfast. Attended OC Vector Control Board meeting. Attended the PACE
Graduation ceremony at King Elementary. Attended the Cypress Art League award
ceremony. Attended District Attorney Todd Spitzer's Crime Victim Ceremony. Spoke
regarding Agenda Item No. 13.
Mayor Minikus:
Filmed three segments of Minute with the Mayor. Attended the Spring Egg Hunt. Attended
OC Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting. Attended Commissioner Appreciation
event. Attended Congresswoman Michelle Steele's Mayor Round Table event. Attended the
OC Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting. Attended badge pinning ceremony for
Police Sergeant Brock Paul. Attended Garden Grove State of the City. Attended the
Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting. Attended the Citizens Academy kickoff class.
Will be coaching/attending Champions Baseball league.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Announced Police Department Open House will take place on May 18, 2024. Thanked
Christina Dizol and Jason Machado for filling in for the City Clerk and wished her well.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Minikus adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:32 p.m. to an adjourned Regular
Meeting, to be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board
Room.
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