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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
5:00 P.M. — Workshop
6:00 P.M. — General Session
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor
Burke in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
ROLL CALL 4
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District
Mayor David Burke
Mayor Pro Tem Leo Medrano
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus - Absent
Council Member Bonnie Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Acting Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Recreation Manager lan Kokot
Assistant City Engineer Daniel Co
Senior Management Analyst Kirsten Graham 1
ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION I WORKSHOP ITEMS mousi
David Rose, Cypress, spoke regarding political booths at the Cypress Community Festival.
WORKSHOP SESSION
Dialogue with Cypress Community Festival Association
The Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a presentation on this item.
City Council held a discussion with the Community Festival Association and no action was
taken.
Mayor Burke recessed the meeting at 5:56 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Burke reconvened the meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Burke
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Mayor Pro Tem Leo Medrano
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus - Absent
Council Member Bonnie Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
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Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Acting Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Police Captain Scott Ausmus
Business Development Manager Christopher Wong
Recreation Manager Ian Kokot
I Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol
INVOCATION Pastor Nader Hanna, King of The Nations Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Peat led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
The City Attorney reported that the City Council held a Workshop Session to conduct a
dialogue with the Cypress Community Festival Association on how to improve coordination
between the City and Community Festival, promote volunteer and community engagement,
and ensure the Community Festivals longevity.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council recognized Cypress resident and U.S. Army Veteran Paul Boggs.
The City Council recognized the graduates from the Level Up! Digital Marketing Program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
`� Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8 & Veteran Recognition
Presentation.
Ed Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 5, 6, and 8.
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 Burke asked questions regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
Council Member Chang asked questions regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Medrano, to approve
Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 8.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus
Item No. 1: Approve Minutes - Meetings of December 9, 2024 and January 13, 2025
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
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives.
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Item No. 3: Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report and
Approve Budget Adjustments
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report; and
2. Approve mid-year Budget adjustments:
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a. Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $50,900 I
b. Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Fund by $43,500
c. Increase appropriations in the Central Services Fund by $20,800
d. Transfer $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the Infrastructure Fund
e. Transfer $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the Employee Benefits Fund for
Pension Trust Investment
f. Approve the receipt of $616,580 from the Park District as partial payment on the
outstanding Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note for the construction of
Lexington Park
Recreation and Park District
g. Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $44,200
h. Increase appropriations in the Central Services Fund by $15,000
i. Transfer $15,000 from the General Fund to the Central Services Fund
j. Transfer $616,580 from the Park Development Fund to the General Fund
k. Approve a $616,580 payment to the City's Infrastructure fund to apply against the
outstanding Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note for the construction of
Lexington Park.
Item No. 4: Adopt the FY 2025-26 Budget Calendar
Recommendation: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget calendar.
Item No. 5: Approve an Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for Myra Avenue
Pump Station No. 1 Grant Opportunities
Recommendation:
1. Approve a Contract Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs to explore
funding opportunities related to Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1, in an amount not to
exceed $20,000; and
2. Appropriate $20,000 in the General Fund.
Item No. 6: Approve the Dedication Plaque for Arnold Cypress Park
Recommendation: Approve the dedication plaque for Arnold Cypress Park.
Item No. 7: Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contracts for Sewer
System Improvements, Project 385
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Sewer System Improvements, Project 385; and
2. Award a contract to Sancon Technologies Inc. for $244,460, and authorize a
contingency of$36,700; and
3. Approve a Task Order for Construction Management and Inspection Services to FCG
Consultants Inc., for $33,211.52 and authorize a contingency of$5,000; and
4. Appropriate $193,578 in the Sewer Fund for the Sewer System Improvements, Project
385.
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Item No. 8: Approve an Agreement for Alarm Permit and False Alarm Management
Services
Recommendation: Approve a contract to Alarm Program Systems, LLC for Alarm Permit
and False Alarm Management Services.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding transparency, City Council actions, and Mayor's
statement.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Veterans plaque and City Council actions at prior
meeting.
Amy Behen, Cypress, spoke regarding Cypress Girl's Softball League Opening Day.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding negative public comments.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
Council Member Peat:
Participated in Eagle Scout Interviews. Attended the Orange County Sanitation Board
meeting. Attended the Boys and Girls Club of Orange County EDDY award ceremony.
Council Member Chang:
Attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy.
Mayor Pro Tern Medrano:
Attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy.
Announced office hours at Goodfellows Coffee. Will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for
The Original Rainbow Cone.
Mayor Burke:
Participated in St. lrenaeus Human Trafficking Solidarity Walk. Attended the grand opening
event at Stretch Lab. Announced he will be conducting a city-wide listening tour, town hall
meeting and ice cream social in the future. Announced he will be attending the Senior Center
Valentines Day lunch and encouraged people to stop by.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Peat requested to agendize a Resolution recognizing Women's Club
member Kathi McGraw at the February 24 City Council meeting. Mayor Burke supported
the item.
Mayor Burke requested to agendize a discussion to consider creating an Ad Hoc
Subcommittee to review current playground equipment and shade structures at the February
24 City Council meeting. Council Member Chang supported the item.
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Mayor Burke requested to agendize a discussion at the March 10 City Council meeting
regarding Council Members suggesting items to be discussed at Strategic Planning
workshop. Council Member Chang supported the item.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager reminded everyone that City administrative offices will be closed on
President's Day.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:04 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, February 24, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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