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SPECIAL MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 19, 2025
6:00 P.M.
A special meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:02 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 Med rano —Absent
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Burke led the pledge of allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Edwin Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
I Colin Edwards, Cypress, spoke regarding Arnold Cypress Park Grand Opening and Agenda
Item No. 1.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda, spoke regarding City Managers terminated in Orange County and
Closed Session listed on the agenda.
Anne Mallari, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1 and City Council behavior toward
staff.
Jon Peat, Cypress, spoke regarding City Managers' achievements and dedication to
Cypress.
Paul Kokkinos, Cypress, spoke regarding separation agreement with Doug Dancs.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding minutes from September 23, 2024, meeting
and Agenda Item No. 1.
Linda Stock, Cypress, spoke regarding her student's behavior during her tenure as a teacher
and Agenda Item No. 1.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
Dr. Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
Katie Shapiro, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
Malini Nagpal, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
Timothy Vink, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
Kelly K, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
David Avila, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
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ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item No. 1: Consider Directing the City Attorney to Provide the City Council Access
to Any Complaint/Allegation Made by Doug Dancs, the Full Report of Any
Investigation, and Any Other Related Material
Mayor Burke acknowledged Mayor Pro Tern Medrano's absence and asked the Council if
they would like to continue the item to the May 27, 2025 meeting.
City Council agreed to move forward with the item.
Mayor Burke provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Burke asked questions of the City Attorney.
City Council discussion continued.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to direct
the City Attorney to provide the City Council access to any complaint/allegation made by
Doug Dancs, the full report of any investigation, and any other related materials.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang and Burke
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus and Peat
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Medrano
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
City Council opted not to hold a discussion on the Closed Session item listed on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burke adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be
held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF HE CITY OF CYPRESS