Agenda 2025-04-28
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
5:15 P.M. - Workshop - Open to the Public
6:00 P.M. - General Session
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Cypress, California
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CALL TO ORDER
5:15 P.M.
Executive Board Room
ROLL CALL
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
Council Member Bonnie Peat
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP ITEMS (Limited to 30
minutes - three minutes per speaker. The City Council may adjust the time allotted per
speaker.)
The public may address the City Council on Closed Session/Workshop items prior to any
action taken. Although Council Members may provide brief responses, the City Council may
not engage in a discussion with members of the public during the meeting. Please complete a
Speaker's Card to address the City Council in-person. Members of the public are encouraged
to communicate with the City Council via email at adm@cypressca.org or by calling
714-229-6699.
WORKSHOP SESSION - Open to the public
City Hall Executive Board Room Modernization Options
RECONVENE
6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
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
Council Member Bonnie Peat
INVOCATION St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
City Manager/City Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
Business Environmental Awards Presentation
Orange County Fire Authority Update and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Presentation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Three minutes per speaker. The City
Council may adjust the time allotted per speaker.)
The public may address the City Council on agenda items prior to any action taken. Although
Council Members may provide brief responses, the City Council may not engage in a
discussion with members of the public during the meeting. Please complete a Speaker's Card
to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda
and wait for the Mayor/City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers
providing in-person comments will be called first. Members of the public are encouraged to
communicate with the City Council via email at adm@cypressca.org or by calling
714-229-6699.
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. Council Members voting no or
abstaining on a Consent Calendar item may do so without removing the item from the Consent
Calendar.
1.Approve Minutes - Meetings of February 24 and March 10, 2025
Prepared by: Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
2.Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
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3.Accept Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Equipment
Voucher for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation: Accept the $114,160 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant Program equipment voucher from the U.S. Department of Energy.
4.Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contracts for Concrete
Rehabilitation (Phase Two), Project 414
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Concrete Rehabilitation (Phase Two), Project
414; and
2. Award a contract to CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. for $93,546.78, and authorize a
contingency of $14,000; and
3. Approve a Task Order for Construction Inspection Services to FCG Consultants, Inc.
for $28,385.20 and authorize a contingency of $4,200.
5.Receive the Annual Solid Waste Franchise Consumer Price Index Rate
Adjustment
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation: Receive the annual solid waste franchise Consumer Price Index
rate adjustment.
6.Approve Three Side Letter Agreements with the Cypress Police Officers'
Association
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of
Cypress and the Cypress Police Officers' Association regarding modification of special
pay provisions for the MOU effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022 to meet
CalPERS audit requirements; and
2. Adopt a Resolution approving a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of
Cypress and the Cypress Police Officers' Association regarding proration of certain
specialty pays during a leave of absence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution approving a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of
Cypress and the Cypress Police Officers' Association authorizing special assignment
pay for a newly created Homeless Liaison Officer.
7.Approve Alert OC Warning System Memorandum of Understanding with the
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7.Approve Alert OC Warning System Memorandum of Understanding with the
County of Orange
Prepared by: Mark Lauderback, Chief of Police
Recommendation: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of
Orange for participation in Alert OC and authorize the City Manager to approve future
updates.
8.Amend the Senior Transportation Agreement with California Yellow Cab
Prepared by: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services
Recommendation: Approve an amendment to the Senior Transportation Agreement
with California Yellow Cab.
9.Approve a Facility Agreement with North Orange County Community College
District
Prepared by: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services
Recommendation:
1. Approve a Facility Agreement with North Orange County Community College
District; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent agreements to continue
emeritus classes at the Senior Center.
10.Receive and File the Cypress Recreation and Park District’s Financial
Statements and Auditors' Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommendation: Receive and file the District's Basic Financial Statements and
Independent Auditors' Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
11.Receive and File the Audit Letter to the District Board for the Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2024
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommendation: Receive and file the Audit Letter from LSL LLP to the Cypress
Recreation and Park District Board of Directors for the Fiscal Year ended June 30,
2024.
12.Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2025
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
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13.Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the
Period of March 8, 2025 through April 11, 2025
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below
for the period of March 8, 2025 through April 11, 2025:
Electronic Funds Transfers 16847 through 17023
Warrants 67440 through 67719
Payroll Transfers W1552 through W1553
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Three minutes per speaker)
The public may address the City Council on public hearing items prior to any action taken.
Although Council Members may provide brief responses, the City Council may not engage in a
discussion with members of the public during the meeting. Please complete a Speaker's Card
to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda
and wait for the Mayor/City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers
providing in-person comments will be called first.
Council Members should disclose communications with anyone relevant to a Public Hearing
item.
14.Approve the Business Park Modernization and Integration Project
Prepared by: Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Element; and
2. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance adopting the Cypress Business Park
Specific Plan, repealing five specific plans, and approving an Initial Study/Negative
Declaration; and
3. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending off-street parking requirements
and definitions in the Cypress Zoning Ordinance.
15.Approve a Tentative Tract Map for a 26-Unit Townhome Development at 4872
Lincoln Avenue
Prepared by: Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 19359 and finding the
project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a City Attorney-approved Affordable Housing
Agreement.
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NEW BUSINESS
16.Approve an Increase to the General Liability Coverage Self-Insured Retention
Prepared by: Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation: Increase the General Liability coverage self-insured retention from
$150,000 to $300,000 effective July 1, 2025.
17.Approve Fiscal Years 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Non-Profit Grant Awards
Prepared by: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services
Recommendation: Approve $1,499,839 in Non-Profit Grant Awards for Fiscal Years
2025-26 and 2026-27.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
18.Recognize City Manager Peter Grant for his Accomplishments and Service to the
Cypress Community
Agendized by: Bonnie Peat, Council Member
Recommendation: Recognize City Manager Peter Grant for his accomplishments and
service to the Cypress community.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Three minutes per speaker. The City Council may adjust the time
allotted per speaker.)
The public may address the City Council on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the City Council. Although Council Members may provide brief responses, the City Council may
not discuss nor take action on items that are not on the agenda. Please complete a Speaker's
Card to address the City Council in-person. Members of the public are encouraged
to communicate with the City Council via email at adm@cypressca.org or by calling
714-229-6699.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
Since the March 24 City Council meeting, the following Regular Meetings have occurred:
Joint Forces Training Base Regional Military Affairs Committee - March 25
Orange County Sanitation District - March 26 and April 23
Orange County Council of Governments General Assembly - March 27
Orange County Fire Authority - March 27
City of Cypress/Anaheim Union High School District Ad Hoc Subcommittee - April 15
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District - April 17
City of Cypress/Cypress School District Ad Hoc Subcommittee - April 21
Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Advisory Board - April 23
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COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT - IN MEMORY OF CYPRESS RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
RUTH SCHNIPPER
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, May 12, 2025,
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Council Members and the public should promptly exit the Council Chambers and proceed
through the Civic Center to the parking lot.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the
foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72
hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 25th day of April, 2025.
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Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the public can participate in the City Council meeting in the following ways:
1. Attend In-Person. First-come, first-served seating is available. All attendees must be free of
any symptoms associated with contagious illnesses.
2. Attend Virtually via Webinar. Follow this link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/470832215946928470. Advanced registration is
recommended.
The public may address the City Council virtually during Oral Communications on Agenda Items
and Public Hearings. Virtual participants must click the 'hand raise' button prior to the end of the
first in-person speaker to indicate they wish to address the City Council. Upon clicking the 'hand
raise' button, please unmute your microphone and wait for the Mayor/City Clerk to call on you.
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3. Submit Public Comments Prior to the Meeting. The public may submit comments via email
to cityclerk@cypressca.org. Comments submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be
added to the meeting record.
4. Watch the Meeting. The City Council meeting can be viewed on Spectrum Cable Channel
36 or on the City's website at www.cypressca.org/watchlive.
5. Listen to the Meeting. Listen-only teleconferencing is available by calling (914) 614-3221 and
entering Access Code 324-193-145. No registration or audio pin is necessary.
INVOCATION POLICY
The City Council does not endorse the content of the invocation and does not endorse the
invocational speaker’s particular faith, belief and/or religious denomination. The City Council has
an established neutral policy for selecting and scheduling invocational speakers. The City
Council’s policy on invocations is available from the City Clerk.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk at (714) 229-6685 at least 72 hours
prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility
to this meeting.
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