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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 10, 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 Tern 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
Human Resources Manager Regina Nguyen
Captain Scott Ausmus
Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol
INVOCATION Pastor Logan Berggren, SeaCoast Grace Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Minikus led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 4, 6, and 7.
Peter Korody, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 7 and 8.
Linda Stock, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
Brittney Cook, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
Jean King, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
Paul Kokkinos, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
Christopher Yeh, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 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. 6.
The Director of Finance and Administration provided a brief overview of the item.
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A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Minikus, to approve
Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 6.
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. 1: Approve Minutes - Meetings of January 27, February 10 and February
22, 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
Item No. 3: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Lincoln
Avenue Specific Plan to Implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element
Recommendation: Approve the second reading and adopt an Ordinance, by title only and
waive further reading, amending the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan to implement the 2021-
2029 Housing Element.
ORDINANCE NO. 1214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
RELATED TO MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS,
AND MULTI-FAMILY PERMITTING PROCEDURES IN SUPPORT OF HOUSING
ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
Item No. 4: Amend the Salary Range for Accounting Supervisor and Add the
Classification to Mid-Management Group
Recommendation:
1 . Adopt a Resolution, amending Resolution No. 6967, establishing salary ranges for
Mid-Management employees; and
2. Adopt a Resolution, amending Resolution No. 6968, establishing salary ranges for
Confidential employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 7004
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, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 6967 ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR
MID-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 7005
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 AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 6968 ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES AND
BENEFITS FOR CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS
Item No. 5: Adopt Resolutions Establishing Benefits for Executive Management
and Mid-Management Employees
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution establishing the Executive Management Schedule of Benefits;
and
2. Adopt a Resolution establishing the Mid-Management Schedule of Benefits.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7006
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 AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 6987 ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO. 7007
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 AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 6987 ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR
MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Item No. 6: Authorize a Temporary Overhire Position in the Finance Department
Recommendation:
1 . Authorize the overhire position of Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative
Services/Finance Manager; and
2. Approve a $115,000 transfer of personnel appropriations from the Public Works
department to the Finance department.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 7: Consider City Council Norms and Civility Principles
The City Manager provided a report on this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Chang, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to
approve a Resolution regarding City Council norms and civility principles.
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. 7008
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, RESCINDING THE
CIVILITY, CONDUCT, ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE POLICY AND
ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL NORMS AND CIVILITY PRINCIPLES
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item No. 8: Receive a Presentation from the Police Chief Regarding E-bikes
The Chief of Police provided a presentation on this item.
City Council asked questions of staff.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
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Item No. 9: Propose Strategic Plan Objectives for Consideration at the City
Council's Next Strategic Plan Workshop
Mayor Burke provided a report on this item.
Council Member Chang suggested updating our current ordinance regarding smoking in
public places.
Mayor Burke suggested campaign finance reforms to increase transparency related to
elections.
Mayor Burke suggested the development of a City communications policy.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Item No. 10: Consider Holding March 24 and May 12 Workshops Related to the
Consideration of the City's Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan in the
Council Chambers
Mayor Burke provided a report on this item.
The City Attorney provided procedural guidance.
City Council discission ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to consider
holding March 24 and May 12 workshops related to the consideration of the city's Annual
111 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan in the Council Chambers.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang and Burke
NOES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Medrano, Minikus and Peat
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
No further action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Connery Nickerson, on behalf of Clean Air OC, spoke regarding second-hand smoke and
public opinion survey in Cypress.
Anne Mallari, Cypress, spoke regarding We Care OC services provided in Cypress and
surrounding communities.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Mayor's listening tour, Mayor Pro Tem Medrano's
office hours, and Agenda Items No. 8 and 10.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 7 and 10.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding public comments made regarding City
Manager.
Paul Kokkinos, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
Council Member Chang:
Met with representatives from Cypress College to discuss future events.
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Council Member Peat:
Attended the Economic Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting with Mayor Pro Tern
Medrano. Attended Cypress Girl's Softball opening day event. Participated in Read Across
America event at Morris Elementary. Participated in Every Student Succeeding event hosted
by Cypress School District. Attended Cypress Champion's Baseball picture day. Will attend
the annual Matt Ward Exploring On fundraiser and Cypress College Americana Awards
ceremony.
Council Member Minikus:
Spoke regarding Champions Baseball. Thanked Council Member Chang and representative
from Clean Air OC for bringing awareness to the effects of secondhand smoke. Attended
Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting. Responded to comments
made during Oral Communication regarding e-bikes.
Mayor Pro Tern Medrano:
Attended the Noodles for Nonprofits fundraiser at the Cypress Senior Center. Attended
Friends of Cypress Library meeting. Attended the Cypress School District Every Student
Succeeding event. Participated in a birthday celebration for a resident at the Westmont
Senior Living facility. Announced office hours at GoodFellows coffee shop. Attended an
Economic Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting. Will be attending the Americana
Awards ceremony. Wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Spoke regarding e-bike
data.
Mayor Burke:
Attended Cypress Girls Softball opening day. Attended Read Across America event at Morris
Elementary School. Attended Assemblywomen Sharon Quirk-Silva's Leadership
RoundTable discussion. Attended OCFA Board meeting and stated he was appointed to the
Budget and Finance Committee and the Legislation and Public Affairs Committee.
Announced OCFA Open House event.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Peat requested to agendize a discussion regarding how abstention votes
are counted. Council Member Chang supported the item.
Council Member Peat requested to agendize a presentation acknowledging the City Manger.
Council Member Minikus supported the item.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Spoke regarding the upcoming rainstorm and informed the public that sandbags are
available at the Public Works Maintenance Yard and OCFA stations. Spoke regarding
emergency operations training hosted by Cypress PD and OCFA.
The City Attorney provided a report on a Supreme Court case related to Environmental
Protection Agency.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:09 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, March 24, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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