HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-09 229
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 9, 2025
5:00 P.M. — Closed Session
6:00 P.M. — General Session
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Mayor
Burke in the Council Chambers, 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 —Arrived at 5:03 p.m.
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus — Absent
Council Member Bonnie Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION /WORKSHOP ITEMS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced the following closed session items:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Mayor Burke recessed the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Burke reconvened the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Burke
Mayor Pro Tern Leo Med rano
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus - Absent
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
Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Police Captain Scott Ausmus
Human Resources Manager Regina Nguyen
Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol
230
INVOCATION Pastor Mike McKay, Neighborhood Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Leo Medrano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
The City Attorney stated that the City Council met in Closed Session and held a discussion
on the single item listed on the Closed Session agenda namely, Public Employee
Performance Evaluation, title City Manager, he reported the City Council held a discussion,
provided direction and no further reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
A representative from Orange County Sanitation District provided a presentation on the
Orange County Trunk Sewer project.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3 and Maple Grove North
and South Parks.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1 and parks.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 3 and 7.
Linda Stock, Cypress, spoke regarding Maple Grove South Park.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 3, 6 and 11.
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 Council Member Peat, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Medrano,
to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 10.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus
Item No. 1: Approve Minutes - Meeting of May 12, May 19, May 20 and May 21, 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: Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives.
Item No. 4: Approve an Agreement with Forest Lawn Memorial-Park for a Sewer
Connection Project
Recommendation: Approve an Agreement with Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association for
sewer connection application and maintenance of sewer connections.
Item No. 5: Approve a Renewal Agreement for Online Permitting and Plan Check
Software
Recommendation: Approve a three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation
for $159,640 to renew OpenGov Online Permitting and Plan Check Software.
231
Item No. 6: Receive and File the FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule
Recommendation: Receive and file the updated FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule which
incorporates annual cost-of-living adjustments for City and Park District user fees.
Item No. 7: Approve an Updated Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note
Between the City and Recreation and Park District for the Construction of Lexington
Park
Recommendation: Approve the updated Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note
between the City and Recreation and Park District for the Construction of Lexington Park.
Item No. 8: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2025-26
appropriations limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 7019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR
Item No. 9: Adopt the Cypress Recreation and Park District's Fiscal Year 2025-26
Appropriations Limit
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the Cypress Recreation and Park
District's Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriations limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 7020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX
OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR
Item No. 10: Adopt Annual Statement of Investment Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 7021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS THE EX OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 11: Receive a Report on the Status of Vacant Positions and Recruitment
and Retention Efforts
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services and the Human Resources Manager
provided a report on this item.
City Council asked questions of staff.
No action was taken.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
232
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item No. 12: Discuss and Potentially Provide Direction Regarding the Composition
of the Traffic Commission
Mayor Burke spoke regarding this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to direct
staff to update the Municipal Code to increase the Traffic Commission from five to seven
members and provide staggered term options.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding Huntington Beach special election & Library.
Linda Stock, Cypress, spoke regarding Executive Board Room Modernization Project.
Blake Perez, So Cal Gas Public Affairs Manager, introduced himself and reminded the public
about 811 dig-alert.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding utility poles on Denni St.
Bob Youngsma, Cypress, spoke regarding agenda item on May 19 Special Meeting &
comments made by a Council Member on the dais.
Dr. Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding an investigation into Former Public Works
Director Doug Dancs.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
AND REMARKS
Council Member Peat:
Spoke regarding OCFA presentation at the Cypress Women's Club. Attended OC Sanitation
District Board meeting on behalf of Council Member Minikus. Attended the 50-year
celebration for Hyatt Die Cast& Engineering Corporation. Reminded residents that Flag Day
is on Saturday, June 14.
Council Member Chang:
Attended a Measure M update provided by OCTA.
Mayor Pro Tern Medrano:
Thanked the organizations that provide presentations at Council meetings. Announced
office hours at Goodfellows Coffee. Will attend the upcoming Concert on the Green.
Attended Open House event for Senator Tony Strickland. Participated in a Public Works
Street Sweeping ride along. Attended 50-year celebration for Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering
Corporation. Spoke regarding complaints received about illegal dumping in the City.
The City Manager addressed illegal dumping on Sumner Place and spoke about the City's
efforts to improve all areas of concern.
233
Mayor Burke:
Reminded residents that Concerts on the Green begin this Friday. Attended Landell
Elementary School Carnival. Attended the OCFA Best and Bravest Award Ceremony.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Stated the Concerts on the Green series begins on Friday, June 13. Attended the Seal
Beach Naval Weapons Station State of the Base event. Wished everyone a Happy Father's
Day.
The City Attorney thanked the City Council for allowing his partner Bill Wynder to cover the
May 27, 2025 meeting in his absence.
ADJOURNMENT—IN MEMORY BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICER SAMUEL RIVEROS
Mayor Burke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:42 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, June 23, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
r
ji,A A"
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
>14A,C;v0it
CITY CLERK OF TH, CITY OF CYPRESS