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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL AND
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
JULY 14, 2025
5:00 P.M.
A special joint meeting of the Cypress City Council and Recreation and Community
Services Commission was called to order at 5:12 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
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Commissioner Quintin Bentley
Commissioner Fermin Cervantes - absent
Commissioner Jeff Dronkers
Commissioner Colin Edwards
Commissioner Carol Erbe
Commissioner Christen Jackson
Commissioner Kenna Russell - absent
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Fred Galante
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol
Recreation Manager Ian Kokot
Recreation Supervisor Shayna Gutierrez
Recreation Supervisor Courtney Powers
Recreation Supervisor Ervy Rodriguez
Recreation Coordinator Vanessa Banuelos
INVOCATION Pastor Nader Hanna, King of The Nations Church, led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Jeff Dronkers led the Pledge of Allegiance
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session during the
preceding Special Meeting and held a discussion regarding the first item listed on agenda,
namely Conference with Legal Counsel — existing litigation, the matter of Youngsma, et
al. v. Cypress School District, et al. The City Attorney stated the City Council received an
update, and no further reportable action was taken.
Regarding the second Closed Session item listed on the agenda, namely Public
Employee Performance Evaluation, title City Manager. The City Attorney reported that
the City Council held a discussion, provided direction and no further reportable action was
taken.
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PRESENTATIONS
The City Council presented a "Parks Make Life Better Month" Proclamation to Recreation
and Community Services staff members.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes per speaker, unless modified by
the City Council)
Glen Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
Jon Peat, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
David Su, Cypress, spoke regarding the need for ping pong at the Senior Center.
Edwin Kraemer, spoke regarding Lexington Park.
Teddy Lloyd, Cerritos, spoke regarding Arnold Cypress Park, pickle ball events, and court
rentals.
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 Chang, to
approve Consent Calendar item No. 1.
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: Proclaim the Month of July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month
Recommendation: Proclaim the month of July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 2: Receive an Annual Update from the Recreation and Community
Services Commission
The Recreation and Community Services Director and Commissioners provided a report
on this item.
City Council and Commission discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Item No. 3: Receive a Report from the Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review and
Potentially Make Recommendations Regarding Park Amenities
Council Member Chang and Mayor Burke provided a report on this item.
City Council and Commission discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
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Item No. 4: Provide Direction Regarding Replacement Picnic Area Shade Structures
and Approve a Contract for the Replacement of the Picnic Area Shade Structure at
Maple Grove Park South, Project 399
The Director of Recreation and Community Services and Director of Public Works
provided a report on this item.
City Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Council Member Minikus,
to provide direction regarding replacement picnic area shade structures; approve plans
and specifications for the replacement of the picnic area shade structure at Maple Grove
Park South, Project 399; and award a contract to Landmark Associate Builders, Inc. for
$79,950, and authorize a contingency of $11,050.
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
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burke adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be
held on Monday, July 14, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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