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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 27, 2025
5:30 P.M. — Workshop
6:00 P.M. — General Session
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:31 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
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
Acting City Attorney William Wynder
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP ITEMS
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION — Open to the public
City Hall Executive Board Room Modernization Options
The Director of Public Works provided a presentation on the item.
City Council discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Mayor Burke recessed the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Burke reconvened the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
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
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
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STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
Acting City Attorney William Wynder
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Chief of Police Mark Lauderback
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Donna Mullally
Recreation Manager Ian Kokot
I.T. Manager Adrian Smith
Police Captain Scott Ausmus
Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol
INVOCATION Father Romeo Ascan, St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Bonnie Peat led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
The City Attorney reported that the City Council held a Workshop Session regarding City
Hall Executive Board Room Modernization Options. The City Council received a
presentation, provided feedback and no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council recognized Cypress resident and U.S. Army Veteran Peter Smith.
Groundswell/OC Human Relations representative Eyeluta Haileleul provided a
presentation on safety and inclusion.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Brooke Nafarrette, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
Jon Peat, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
Esther Poch, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3, awarding contracts, and
Agenda Item No. 12.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke regarding Agneda Item No. 10.
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 Member Minikus stated that Agenda Item No. 12, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer No. 17073 for $341.78 as reimbursement for medical coverage
he is entitled to receive as a CaIPERS annuitant. He indicated that in voting for any motion
to approve the Warrants Register, he would not be voting on electronic fund transfers No.
17073 for the reason disclosed.
Mayor Burke commented on Agenda Item No. 10.
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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 12.
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 — Meeting of April 28, 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: Consider Second Reading and Adopting an Ordinance Updating the
Municipal Code Relating to Voting Procedures in City Council Meetings Governing
Abstentions and Reconsideration
Recommendation: Consider second reading and adopting an Ordinance amending
section 2.2-11 and 2-2.20 of the Cypress Municipal Code relating to voting procedures in
City Council meetings governing abstentions and reconsideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 1217
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2.11 AND 2-2.20 OF THE
CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VOTING PROCEDURES
IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS GOVERNING ABSTENTIONS AND
RECONSIDERATION
Item No. 4: Approve Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
Funding and Project List
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the FY 2025-26 Senate Bill 1 Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding and project list.
RESOLUTION NO. 7018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED
BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Item No. 5: Accept the Concrete Rehabilitation (Phase One), Project 387
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Concrete Rehabilitation (Phase One), Project 387, in the amount of
$186,936 and approve the final payment of$9,346.80 to CJ Concrete Construction,
Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Item No. 6: Accept Emergency Sewer Line Repairs on Avenida Granada
Recommendation:
1. Accept Emergency Sewer Line Repairs on Avenida Granada, in the amount of
$85,694.18; and
2. Approve an $85,695 appropriation increase in the Sewer Fund for the emergency repairs.
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Item No. 7: Award a Contract to Replace Existing Hardware/Software Systems
at the Myra Avenue Stormwater Pumpstations, Project 384
Recommendation:
1. Award a contract Evolutionary Commercial Systems, Inc. (ECSI) for $304,535.98, and
authorize a contingency of $45,500; and
2. Appropriate $100,036 in the Capital Projects Fund for Project 384; and
3. Transfer $100,036 from the Storm Drain Fund to the City Capital Projects Fund.
Item No. 8: Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Los Alamitos for
the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Calle Lee and Cerritos Avenue
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Los Alamitos for Traffic Signal
Maintenance; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Item No. 9: Approve an Agreement for Audio and Lighting Services at Citywide
Special Events
Recommendation: Approve a three-year agreement with That Sound Guy for audio and
lighting needs at citywide special events not to exceed $57,975, with an option for two one-
year extensions.
Item No. 10: Receive and File the Five-Year Technology Master Plan
Recommendation: Receive and file the Five-Year Technology Master Plan for FY 2025-26
through FY 2029-30
Item No. 11: Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended April
30, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.
Item No. 12: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued,
for the Period of April 12, 2025 through May 9, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for
the period of April 12, 2025 through May 9, 2025:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 17024 Through 17189
• Warrants 67720 through 67929
• Payroll Transfers W1554 through W1555
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 13: Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Capital
Improvement Program
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services and the Public Works Director
provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to move
the Playground Replacement Program in the CIP from FY 2027-28 to FY 2025-26.
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City Council discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Med rano, to receive the Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan as is.
City Attorney provided procedural guidance.
City Council discussion continued.
Council Member Peat modified her substitute motion to receive the Proposed Budget and
Capital Improvement Plan and move up the Playground Replacement Program from FY
2027-28 to FY 2026-27.
Council Member Chang seconded the substitute motion.
The substitute 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Paul Kokkinos, Cypress, spoke regarding comments made at a prior City Council meeting
by former Public Works Director and Mayor Pro Tem Medrano's attendance at meetings.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding comments made at a prior City Council
meeting by former Public Works Director.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding good governance and fiscal responsibilities.
Jon Peat, Cypress, spoke regarding Mayor Burke's comments at the May 19, 2025
Special Meeting.
Carlo Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding settlement agreement with former Public
Works Director.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding articles referenced by Mayor Burke at the
May 19, 2025 Special Meeting.
Esther Poch, Cypress, spoke regarding settlement agreement with former Public Works
Director.
Dr. Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding comments made at a prior City Council
meeting by former Public Works Director.
II Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding recusals and Mayor Burke's conflict of interest.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
Council Member Minikus:
Participated in Commissioner interviews. Attended Mayor's Town Hall. Attended
Memorial Day Celebration at Cottonwood Church. Attended Memorial Day Celebration at
Forest Lawn.
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Council Member Peat:
Attended Cypress Police Department Open House event. Participated in Commissioner
interviews. Attended Memorial Day Celebration at Forest Lawn.
Council Member Chang:
Spoke regarding the Special Meeting on May 19, 2025. Attended the Library Advisory
Board meeting and encouraged residents to utilize the Libby App.
Mayor Pro Tern Medrano:
Attended the Cypress Police Department Open House event. Attended OC Vector Control
board meeting. Spoke regarding his absence at the Commissioner interviews. Attended
the Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast event. Attended the Cypress Police
Foundation Luncheon. Thanked everyone who attended his office hours. Spoke regarding
Special Meeting on May 19, 2025.
Mayor Burke:
Encouraged residents to use the Libby App. Attended the Orange County Fire Authority
Budget Committee meeting and regular board meeting. Participated in Commissioner
interviews. Thanked everyone who attended the Town Hall meeting. Attended the
Memorial Day Celebration at Forest Lawn.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Minikus requested to agendize a presentation from Orange County
Sanitation District at the June 9th Council Meeting. Mayor Burke supported the item.
Mayor Burke requested to agendize an item to consider increasing the size of the Traffic
Commission. Council Member Chang and Minikus supported the item.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Spoke regarding the Police Foundation Luncheon and expressed appreciation for their
support. Spoke regarding the Police Department Open House event. Spoke regarding
Commissioner recruitment.
City Attorney acknowledged the City Council's decorum during the CIP discussion.
Congratulated the City Council on the reopening of Arnold Cypress Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:15 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, June 9, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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