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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 28, 2024
5:30 P.M. — Closed Session
6:00 P.M. — General Session
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:31 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
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP ITEMS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
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
Mayor Minikus recessed the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Minikus reconvened the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Scott Minikus
Mayor Pro Tern 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 Administration Services Matt Burton
Director of Public Works Doug Dancs
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
City Engineer Nick Mangkalakiri
IT Manager Adrian Smith
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INVOCATION Steven Mauss, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led the
Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Anne Mallari led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
The City Attorney stated the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the 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 an update, provided direction and no further reportable action was
taken.
PRESENTATIONS
The Chief of Police provided a presentation on a Police Van donated by Cypress Police
Foundation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Leo Medrano, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Closed Session.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items Nos. 8 and 14
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. 11, the Warrant Register, includes electronic
fund transfer No. 14958 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. 14958 for the
reason disclosed.
Council Member Burke spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 7.
A motion was made by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Council Member Marquez,
to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 11.
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: Approve Minutes - Meetings of February 26, March 11, March 20, and
March 25, 2024
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
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: Accept the Community Center HVAC, Project 289
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Community Center HVAC, Project 289, in the amount of $797,374.65 and
approve the final payment of $39,868.73 to Bon Air, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
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Item No. 4: Accept the Veterans Park and Cedar Glen Park Parking Lot
Resurfacing, Project 363
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Veterans Park and Cedar Glen Park Parking Lot Resurfacing, Project 363, in
the amount of$70,040.87 and approve the final payment of$3,502.04 to Prestige Paving
Company; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Item No. 5: Approve the Purchase of One Replacement Public Works Vehicle
Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of one replacement Public Works dump truck
vehicle, including upfitting, for $105,553 from BP Ford of Long Beach.
Item No. 6: Accept the Donation of a Police Van from the Cypress Police
Foundation
Recommendation: Accept the donation of a Police Van valued at $86,000 from the Cypress
Police Foundation.
Item No. 7: Appoint City Commissioners
Recommendation: Appoint Commissioners to the Recreation and Community Services,
Senior Citizens, and Traffic Commissions.
Item No. 8: Receive and File the Five-Year Technology Master Plan
Recommendation: Receive and file the Five-Year Technology Master Plan for FY 2024-25
through FY 2028-29.
Item No. 9: Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives.
Item No. 10: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended April 30,
2024
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 11: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for
the Period of April 6, 2024 through May 10, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for the
period of April 6, 2024 through May 10, 2024:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 14843 through 15119
• Warrants 64921 through 65247
• Payroll Transfers W1527 through W1528
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item No. 12: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-02 to Permit a Restaurant
and the Sale of Beer and Wine for On-site Consumption and the Sale of Packaged
General Alcohol for Off-Site Consumption at a Marketplace and Food Court at 4955
Katella Avenue
Mayor Minikus asked Council Members to disclose any communication with anyone relevant
to the item.
No communications were disclosed.
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The Planning Director provided a report on this item.
Council Member Mallari asked questions of staff.
Mayor Minikus opened the public hearing.
Mayor Minikus invited the applicant to come forward.
There were no public comments.
The applicant agreed with the conditions of approval.
Council Member Mallari asked questions of staff.
Mayor Minikus closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peat, to
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-02 to permit a restaurant and the sale of beer and
wine for on-site consumption and the sale of packaged general alcohol for fff-site
consumption at a Marketplace and Food Court at 4955 Katella Avenue.
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. 6960
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-02, A REQUEST TO
PERMIT BOTH ON-SALE BEER AND WINE AND OFF-SALE GENERAL
ALCOHOL AT A NEW SPECIALTY MARKET WITH A FOOD-COURT
LOCATED AT 4955 KATELLA AVENUE, WITHIN THE PBP - PLANNED
BUSINESS PARK ZONE AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVIENCE
WOULD BE SERVED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF BOTH TYPE 21 AND TYPE
41 ALCOHOLIC BELVERAGE CONTROL LICENSES AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ACT
REQUIREMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 13: Authorize Amendment to Settlement Agreement with Orange County
Transportation Authority to Restore Measure M2 Eligibility
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Peat, to
authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the terms of the Settlement
Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority to immediately restore the
City's Measure M2 eligibility, one-year earlier than anticipated in the original Settlement
Agreement.
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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CONTINUED ITEMS
Item No. 14: 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.
A motion was made by Council Member Mallari, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peat, to
approve a Resolution affirming the City Council's commitment to effective governance.
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Burke, and seconded by Council Member
Marquez, to approve the Resolution with the omission of numbered paragraphs, 4 through
9.
The substitution 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: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Mallari, Peat and Minikus
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6961
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE CITY COUNCIL'S COMMITMENT TO
EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding technology use to participate in City Council
meetings and informational brochure regarding Housing Element.
Teddy Loyd, Cerritos, spoke regarding pickle ball courts opening at Liberty Park in Cerritos.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
Council Member Burke
Attended an Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting with the Cypress School District. Attended the
Police Foundation luncheon and Police Department Open House event.
Council Member Marquez:
Attended the Police Foundation luncheon. Attended Lexington Jr. High School concert.
Attended Police Department Open House. Attended Fountain Valley's Memorial Day
ceremony. Thanked all veterans for their service.
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Council Member Mallari:
Met with representatives from Cypress School District, Anaheim Union High School District
and Cypress College to discuss community engagement. Congratulated the Police
Department on the Police Van donation. Congratulated all residents who applied to serve
on a Commission. Participated in OCFA's Fire Operations 101 event. Received a tour of
Rolls-Royce corporate facility for high temperature composites.
Mayor Pro Tem Peat:
Attended OC Vector Control District Board meeting and approved the budget for upcoming
year. Received a tour of Rolls Royce corporate facility and discussed future expansion.
Mayor Minikus:
Attended the OC Sanitation District grand opening event of their headquarters building.
Attended the Police Department Open House. Attended West Cities Police Communications
Center Board meeting. Attended memorial parade at Cottonwood Church. Attended
Memorial Day remembrance at Forest Lawn.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Reminded City Council their June 10th meeting will include consideration of adopting the
2024/25 Budget and CIP.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Minikus adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:28 p.m. to an adjourned Regular
Meeting, to be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive
Board Room.
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