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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-14 247 REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL JULY 14, 2025 6:00 P.M. — General Session A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:09 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 Tem 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 Chief of Police Mark Lauderback Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri Planning Director Alicia Velasco City Clerk Alisha Farnell Police Captain Scott Ausmus Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol PRESENTATIONS The City Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to the outgoing Commissioners and the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Appointment to newly appointed Commissioners. OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Public Information Officer Brian Brannon provided an educational presentation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS Jon Peat, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 4. Chris Perez, Valley Vista Services, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 13. Dr. Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding Agneda Items No. 4, 9, and 10. Linda Stock, Cypress, soke regarding Agenda Item No. 4. Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding Agneda Items No. 4 and 15. Jose Trinidad Castaneda, Fullerton, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 15. Pearl Boelter, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 4. Edwin Kraemer, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Items No. 4 and 15. Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 4. 248 REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP The City Attorney reported that the City Council held a Workshop Session during the preceding Special Meeting regarding an update on branding/logo development process and community engagement plan. He stated the City Council received an update and directed staff to survey the community with design options and present results to the City Council at a future meeting. The City Attorney further 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. 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 Members asked questions regarding Agenda Items No. 9 and 10. Council Member Chang requested to pull Agenda Item No. 4. A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 3 and 5 through 10. 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 May 27, June 9, and June 23, 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 Adopt an Ordinance Updating the Municipal Code Relating to the Composition of the Traffic Commission Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance, by title only, amending Municipal Code Section 2-70 relating to the composition of the Traffic Commission and Section 2-60 relating to eligibility for appointment. ORDINANCE NO. 1218 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-60 (ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT) AND SECTION 2-70 (COMPOSITION) OF ARTICLE 4 (BOARD, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION Item No. 5: Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives Recommendation: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives. 249 Item No. 6: Receive and File the Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report Recommendation: 1. Receive and file the Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report; and 2. Renew the Military Equipment Policy previously approved by City Council Ordinance No. 1194 Item No. 7: Approve the Purchase of One Replacement Police Department Motorcycle Recommendation: 1. Authorize an appropriation increase of $39,040 in the Capital Replacement Fund for the purchase and unfitting of one motorcycle; and 2. Authorize a transfer of $39,040 from the General Liability Fund to the Capital Replacement Fund for the purchase. Item No. 8: Approve the Sewer System Management Plan Update Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Sewer System Management Plan Update. RESOLUTION NO. 7029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITRARY SEWER SYSTEMS Item No. 9: Approve a Contract Amendment to Replace the Roof and HVAC of a City-Owned Building at 10161 Moody Street (Cedar Glen Park), Project 378 Recommendation: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Replace the Roof and HVAC of a City-Owned Building at 10161 Moody Street, Project 378, in an amount not to exceed $103,798; and 2. Authorize an appropriation of $103,798 in the City Capital Projects Fund; and 3. Approve a transfer of $103,798 from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund to the City Capital Projects Fund. Item No. 10: Approve a Contract for Independent Auditing Services Recommendation: 1. Approve a contract with Eide Bailly, LLP to perform annual auditing services for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2027 for an amount not to exceed $221,000; and 2. Approve an appropriation increase of $2,000 in the Cypress Recreation and Park District's General Fund to provide audit services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Mayor Burke recessed the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Mayor Burke reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 250 PUBLIC HEARINGS Item No. 11: Approve a Tentative Tract Map for a 20-Unit Townhome Development at 5302 Lincoln Avenue The Planning Director provided a report on this item. Mayor Burke opened the Public Hearing and invited members of the public to speak on this item. Shirley Bonem, Fullerton, spoke in opposition to the item. Anne Mallari, Cypress, spoke in support of the item. Dr. Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke in opposition to the item. Mayor Burke invited the applicant to come forward to speak on the item. The City Attorney noted a typo in the resolution attached in the staff report. City Council discussion ensued. A motion was made by Council Member Chang, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medrano, to adopt a Resolution, with typo correction, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 19358 and finding the project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Affordable Housing Agreement. 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. 7030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19358, FORA 20-UNIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING TWO AFFORDABLE UNITS, RESTRICTED TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, ON A 0.59-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 5302 LINCOLN AVENUE WITHIN THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS Item No. 12: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for a Drive-Thru Fast Food Restaurant at 4125 Ball Road The Planning Director provided a report on this item. Mayor Burke opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to come forward. The applicant answered questions from the City Council. Mayor Burke invited members of the public to speak on this item. No public comments were made. Mayor Burke closed the Public Hearing. 251 City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Burke reopened the Public Hearing. The applicant answered questions from Council Members. Mayor Burke closed the Public Hearing. City Council discussion continued. City Attorney recommended an amendment to the conditions of approval. A motion was made by Council Member Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01, including the recommended amendment from the City Attorney, and confirm the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus, Peat, Medrano and Burke NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 7031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025-01, FOR A DRIVE-THRU FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WITHIN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 4125 BALL ROAD WITHIN THE CG - COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS NEW BUSINESS Item No. 13: Approve the Scope of Work for a Performance Review of the Solid Waste Franchise The Director of Public Works provided a report on this item. City Council discussion ensued. A motion was made by Council Member Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to approve the scope of work as amended during discussion for a performance review of the Solid Waste Franchise. 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 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 4: Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Updating the Municipal Code to Amend Purchasing Authority Limits Council Member Chang commented on the item. City Council discussion continued. 252 A motion was made by Council Member Minikus, and seconded by Council Member Peat, to conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance by title only, amending Municipal Code Section 21A authorizing changes in purchasing authority limits. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus, Peat and Medrano NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Burke ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORDINANCE NO. 1219 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING SECTION 21A-19 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING UPDATED PURCHASING AUTHORITY LIMITS ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Item No. 14: Discuss Promoting Volunteer Opportunities in Cypress Mayor Burke provided comments on this item. City Council discussion ensued. The City Attorney provided comments regarding legal issues that could arise with promoting Non-Profit organizations. City Council discussion continued. No action was taken. Item No. 15: Discuss Oral Communications During City Council Meetings Mayor Burke provided a presentation on this item. City Council discussion ensued. A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to direct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance with the proposed changes to the oral communication period during City Council meetings. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Medrano and Burke NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Minikus, Peat ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Winter, Cypress, spoke regarding federal immigration raids and apprehensions. Pearl Boelter, Cypress, spoke regarding Board Room Modernization Project. II David Su, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 14. Dr. Frances Marquez, Cypress, spoke regarding immigration enforcement, Agenda Item No. 13, and Maple Grove North Park. Kelly K, Cypress, spoke regarding a former Council member, public records requests and expressed support for the City. 253 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND REMARKS Council Member Minikus: Attended Cypress Chamber of Commerce mixer event. Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting. Attended the Cypress Police Department academy graduation ceremony. Attended Salute to America. Attended Concerts on Green. Attended Cypress Girls Softball fundraiser at Arnold Cypress Park. Thanked everyone who reached out regarding his recent health issues. Council Member Peat: Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce mixer event. Met with representatives from Altasciences. Attended Salute to America. Participated in Eagle Scout interviews. Attended Cypress Girls Softball fundraiser event. Council Member Chang: Attended Salute to America and reflected on the community's response during the national anthem. Mayor Pro Tern Medrano: Attended the retirement ceremony for Cypress School District Assistant Superintendent. Met with representatives from Altasciences. Attended the State of the City events for the cities of Fullerton and Stanton. Announced office hours at Starbucks. Apologized for missing Salute to America due to a scheduling conflict. Mayor Burke: Attended Salute to America and praised the Recreation team for the successful event. Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting. Proposed hosting a "Meet Your Council Member" booth at National Night Out on July 26 and invited colleagues to join if available. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION Mayor Burke requested to agendize a discussion for the September 8 Council meeting to consider receiving more detailed information on the progress of Strategic Plan objectives. Council Member Chang supported the item. CITY MANAGER REMARKS None. The City Attorney provided a brief comment on recent California Environmental Quality Act reform efforts and noted that a detailed update had been shared with the City Council. ADJOURNMENT - IN MEMORY OF LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT SERGEANT SHIOU DENG AND CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER MIGUEL CANO Mayor Burke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:58 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. 0L9'4,d MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: O`VASAILOL CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS