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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
6:00 P.M. — General Session
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor
Burke 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 David Burke
Mayor Pro Tem Leo Medrano
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
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
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Acting Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Captain Scott Ausmus
Recreation Manager Ian Kokot
Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol
INVOCATION Pastor Sam Lanka, Neighborhood Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Leo Medrano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Jimmy Fuller, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 6.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 9.
Pearl Bolter, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 9.
George 0' Hara, on behalf of Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding Agenda
Item No. 6.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 6.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda No. 9.
Cohn Edwards, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 9.
Kelly Kay, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 3, 5, 6. and 9.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 5 and 9.
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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.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to approve
Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 4.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
IIAYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Minikus, Peat, Medrano and Burke
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: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended January
31, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 4: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued
for the Period of January 11, 2025 through February 7, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for
the period of January 11, 2025 through February 7, 2025:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 16533 through 16677
• Warrants 67016 through 67218
• Payroll Transfers W1548 through W1549
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item No. 5: Approve Amendments to the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan and the
General Plan Land Use Element to Implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element
Update
Mayor Buke asked Council Members to disclose any communication with anyone relevant
to the item.
No communication was disclosed.
The Planning Director provided a report on this item.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
Mayor Burke opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Burke invited members of the public to speak on this item.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding traffic concerns.
Kelly Kay, Cypress, spoke regarding impacts on elections and traffic concerns.
Mayor Burke closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Council Member Chang,
to introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan
and adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Element.
The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Minikus, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT
TO IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 6: Approve a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to
Consider Options to Ensure the Future Sustainability of the Cypress Community
Festival
The City Manager provided procedural guidance.
Mayor Burke provided a brief report on the item.
City Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Burke invited a Community Festival representative to come forward and provide
comments.
City Council discussion continued.
Mayor Burke recommended himself and Council Member Peat serve on the ad hoc
subcommittee.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to
approve the Resolution, as amended by City Council to remove the Chamber of
Commerce from Section 2-A, to adopt a Resolution establishing an ad hoc subcommittee,
comprised of Mayor Burke and Council Member Peat, to consider options to ensure the
future sustainability of the Cypress Community Festival.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Minikus, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO
CONSIDER OPTIONS TO ENSURE FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY OF
THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Item No. 7: Receive the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Year
Update
The Acting Director of Public Works provided a report on this item.
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City Council asked questions of staff.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to receive
the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Year Update.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Minikus, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item No. 8: Consider a Proclamation Recognizing Woman's Club of Cypress
Member Kathi McGraw
Council Member Peat provided a report on this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Council Member Minikus,
to approve a proclamation recognizing Woman's Club of Cypress member Kathi McGraw.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Minikus, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 9: Consider Establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review and
Potentially Make Recommendations Regarding Park Playground Equipment and
Playground Equipment Shade Structures
Mayor Burke provided a report on this item.
The City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to adopt
a Resolution establishing an ad hoc subcommittee, comprised of Mayor Burke and
Council Member Chang, to review and make recommendations regarding park
playground equipment and playground equipment shade structures.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang and Burke
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus and Peat
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Medrano
RESOLUTION NO. 7003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING AN
AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND POTENTIALLY MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PARK AMENITIES
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Winter, Cypress, spoke regarding federal funding impacts.
Brooke Nafarrette, Cypress, spoke regarding community survey questions and OC
Animal Care contract.
Pearl Bolter, Cypress, spoke regarding article in the Event-News Enterprise regarding
elections.
Teddy Lloyd, Cerritos, spoke regarding Arnold Cypress Park and UCLA Anderson
Economic Forecast.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding dress code and back-up management.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
Council Member Peat:
Attended orientation for the Orange County Sanitation District. Received a plaque from
OC Vector control recognizing her two years of service. Attended the City Council team-
building workshop.
Council Member Minikus:
Attended the West Cities Police Communications Board meeting. Attended the OC
Sanitation District Board meeting and Operations Committee meeting. Attended the
Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting. Attended the City Council team-building
workshop.
Council Member Chane:
Met with the Orange County Health Officer and Deputy County Health Officer to discuss
ways to reduce tobacco use in Cypress. Participated in a meeting with Mayor Pro Tern
Medrano and the Chief of Police to discuss e-bike safety. Attended the grand opening
event for the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Resource Center at Cypress
College. Attended the Community Survey ad hoc subcommittee meeting with Mayor
Burke. Attended the City Council team-building workshop.
Mayor Pro Tern Medrano:
Provided a reminder on the upcoming election for State Senate and encouraged everyone
to vote. Announced office hours at GoodFellows coffee shop. Thanked the Police
Department for meeting with him and Council Member Chang to discuss e-bike safety.
Attended the OC Vector Control Board meeting. Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony
for Rainbow Cone. Announced the opening of new business, Paris Baguette. Attended
the City Council team-building workshop. Attended the Opening Day Ceremony for
Cypress Youth Baseball.
Mayor Burke:
Attended the City Council team-building workshop. Thanked everyone who participated
in the Meet the Mayor event at the Cypress Senior Center. Encouraged everyone to visit
Rainbow Cone. Attended Social Justice Day at Cypress High School.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Mayor Burke requested to agendize a discussion regarding workshop sessions being held
during the general session. Council Member Chang supported the item.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Spoke regarding the City Council team-building workshop and thanked the City Council
for their commitment to the community. Attended Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva's
City Leadership Roundtable Discussion with Mayor Burke and Mayor Pro Tem Medrano.
Spoke regarding the upcoming Every Student Succeeding event hosted by Cypress
School District.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:50 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, March 10, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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