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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 25, 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
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
STAFF PRESENT
City Attorney Fred Galante
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
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
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495.6
Agency designated representatives: Fred Galante, City Attorney
Unrepresented employee: Acting/Interim City Manager
Mayor Burke recessed the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Burke reconvened the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Burke
Mayor Pro Tem Leo Medrano
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
STAFF PRESENT
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
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Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
City Clerk Alisha Farnell
Recreation Manager Ian Kokot
Recreation Supervisor Courtney Powers
Police Captain Chris Revere
Police Captain Scott Ausmus
Human Resources Manager Regina Nguyen
Deputy City Clerk Christina Dizol
INVOCATION None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Burke 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 two items listed on the Closed Session agenda namely, Public
Employee Appointment title: Acting/Interim City Manager.
A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang,to appoint
Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance, Matt Burton, to serve as Acting City Manager
until an interim or permanent City Manager.
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
The City Attorney further reported that the City Council met in Closed Session during the
preceding Special Meeting and held a discussion regarding the second item listed on
agenda, namely Conference with Labor Negotiator — Unrepresented employee:
Acting/Interim City Manager. The City Attorney stated the City Council received an
update, and no further reportable action was taken.
The City Attorney announced the resignation of City Manager, Peter Grant. The City and
City Manager, Peter Grant entered into a severance agreement and general release
effective Monday, August 25, 2025. The City Attorney reported that 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
Connery Nickerson, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14.
Anne Mallari, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Items 9 and 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.
Mayor Burke asked questions of the Director of Public Works.
Council Member Minikus stated that Agenda Item No. 13, the Warrant Register, includes
electronic fund transfer No. 17425 and No. 17618 for $341.78 and 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. 17425 and No. 17618 for the reason disclosed.
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A motion was made by Mayor Burke, and seconded by Council Member Chang, to
approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 13.
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: Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
Item No. 2: Adopt a Resolution approving the California State-Subdivision
Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds with Purdue and
Certain of its Affiliates and the Sackler Family
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to enter into the Settlement
Agreement with Purdue and certain of its affiliates and the Sackler family to resolve
lawsuits accusing pharmacy chains of mishandling opioid pain drugs, agree to the terms
of the related State-Subdivision Agreement, and authorize entry into the related State-
Subdivision Agreement with the Attorney General.
RESOLUTION NO. 7032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT OF OPIOD-RELATED CLAIMS AGAINST PURDUE
PHARMA/SACKLERS, AS WELL AS OTHER AFFILIATES, AGREE TO
THE TERMS OF THE RELATED STATE-SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT,
AND AUTHORIZE ENTRY INTO THE RELATED STATE-SUBDIVISION
AGREEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WITH THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
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: Accept the Concrete Rehabilitation (Phase Two), Project 414
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Concrete Rehabilitation (Phase Two), Project 414, in the amount of
$106,179.64 and approve the final payment of $5,308.98 to CT&T Concrete
Paving Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder.
Item No. 5: Accept the Orange Avenue Rehabilitation, Project 315
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Orange Avenue Rehabilitation, Project 315, in the amount of
$649,995.41 and approve the final payment of$32,499.77 to Hardy& Harper, Inc.;
and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder.
Item No. 6: Accept the Sewer System Improvements, Project 385
Recommendation:
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1. Accept the Sewer System Improvements, Project 385, in the amount of
$232,080.08 and approve the final retention payment of $11,604 to Vortex
Technologies, LCC; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder.
Item No. 7: Reject All Bids for City Hall East Wing HVAC Replacement, Project 379
Recommendation: Reject all bids for City Hall East Wing HVAC Replacement, Project
379.
Item No. 8: Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contract for Accessible
Pedestrian Signals, Project 407
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Accessible Pedestrian Signals, Project 407;
and
2. Award a contract to Yunex LLC for $434,095 and authorize a contingency of
$65,000.
Item No. 9: Approve Final Tract Map No. 19339 for 5732 Lincoln Avenue
Recommendation: Approve Final Tract Map No. 19339 and the Subdivision Improvement
Agreement.
Item No. 10: Receive and File a Residential Parking Permit District Petition and Set
a Public Hearing
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the petition to establish a Residential Parking Permit District on
Surrey Drive, Lexington Street, Livermore Place, Manchester Place, Dorset Drive,
Somerset Lane, Sussex Circle, Dover Circle, and Devon Circle between 2:00 a.m.
and 6:00 a.m.; and
2. Set a public hearing for September 8, 2025, to consider establishing the Residential
Parking Permit District.
Item No. 11: Approve an Increase to a Task Order with RSG, Inc. for Buyer
Verification Services for the Citrus Square Senior Community
Recommendation: Increase the task order with RSG, Inc. for buyer verification services to
$91,128, and authorize a 10% contingency.
Item No. 12: Receive and File the Investment Reports for the Months Ended June
30, 2025 and July 31, 2025.
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment reports.
Item No. 13: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued
for the Period of June 7, 2025 through August 8, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for
the period of June 7, 2025 through August 8, 2025:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 17393 through 17818
• Warrants 68117 through 68599
• Payroll Transfers W1558 through W1562
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NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 14: Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Updating Municipal Code
Section 17 Relating to Smoking Regulations and Potentially Provide Direction for
Additional Regulations
The City Attorney provided a report on this item.
Council Member Chang spoke in support of this item.
Council Member Peat asked questions of the City Attorney.
Council Member Peat asked questions related to potential enforcement, and asked about
the results of the recent clean up at Oak Knoll Park.
Mayor Burke invited Cypress Volunteer, Connery Nickerson to answer questions related
to the clean up.
City Council discussion ensued.
Council Member Minikus asked questions of the Chief of Police.
City Council discussion continued.
Mayor Burke summarized the additional regulations to be added to the Ordinance.
1. 25 ft from public bus stops and transit stops
2. 100 ft schools and daycare centers
3. Removing language related to smoking on streets and sidewalks
City Council asked questions of the Chief of Police.
City Council discussion ensued.
The City Attorney recommended to continue the item.
No action was taken.
Item No. 15: Receive a Report from the Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Consider
Options to Ensure the Future Sustainability of the Cypress Community Festival
Mayor Burke and Council Member Peat provided a report on this item.
No action was taken.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jon Peat, Cypress, spoke regarding characteristics of good leadership.
Anne Mallari, Cypress, spoke regarding City Manager transition.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 14, the need for e-bike regulations,
and the behavior of certain people following the August 11, 2025,Special Meeting.
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Thomas Moore, Cypress, spoke regarding former City Manager, and solid waste
franchise agreement.
Peter Parker, Cypress, spoke regarding RV parked in Hobby Lobby parking lot.
Glenn Button, Cypress, spoke regarding concerns about City Council conflict and staff
departures.
Norma Stein, Cypress, spoke regarding human resources procedures regarding
severances and the need to move forward.
Bill Wostenberg, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 14, concerns with City
Council conflict.
Brooke Nafarrete, Cypress, spoke regarding campaign finance and independent
expenditures.
Paul Kokkinos, Cypress, spoke regarding the lack of transparency by former City Council
majorities.
Timothy Yerian, Cypress, spoke regarding traffic improvement on Moody Street.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
Council Member Minikus:
Attended a Cub Scouts "Be Prepared" at Oak Knoll Park. Attended National Night Out.
He read an email from an anonymous sender into the record. The sender was reporting
an event that occurred at LAX. Spoke regarding Special Meeting that he was unable to
participate in.
Mayor Burke interjected and advised Council Member Minikus to restrict comments
regarding Closed Session.
The City Attorney provided procedural guidance and advised against discussing the
matter in open session due to its confidential nature.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Burke and Council Member Minikus.
Council Member Minikus continued his comments. Spoke regarding accusations on
Mayor Burke outside Closed Session.
The City Attorney advised against discussing the matter in open session due to its
confidential nature.
Council Member Minikus concluded his comments.
Council Member Peat:
Attended 20-year celebration of Costco with Mayor Burke. Attended a couple of
Community Festival Ad-Hoc meetings. Participated in the OCTA M2 Roundtable.
Attended several Concerts on the Green. Attended three Eagle Scout interviews.
Attended OC Fair Government Day for elected officials. Attended the grand opening of
Pho Hoa. Attended the Chamber Mixer at Rainbow Cones. Participated in a Good Bye
for Pastor Trevor Cooper. Participated in a one on one with OCFA Fire Union and their
new Director. Attended a personal 6th annual block party on her street. Participated in a
walk through of the Olsen Tierra property. Thanked Public Works for their services and
responsiveness. Spoke regarding previous City Manager, Peter Grant and reflected on
his contributions to the City of Cypress and wished him well.
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Council Member Chang:
Attended Kraemer Place Community Board meeting. Attended the Pho Hoa opening with
Council Member Peat. Thanked City Manager, Peter Grant for his contributions to the
community and wished him well.
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano:
Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting on August 21,
2025.
Mayor Burke:
Attended final Concert on the Green and thanked the Recreation Team. Attended
National Night Out. Attended Symphony on the Go in Maple Grove North Park. Attended
Orange County Fire Authority Board meetings. Thanked the Cypress Police Department
and local law enforcement officers for assisting with school starting in the area.
Announced in a mingle with the Mayor at the Modern Cellar on September 18, 2025.
Spoke regarding the City Manager transition, the confidentiality limitation on closed
session matters, and the need to move forward.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Mayor Burke requested to agendize an item to consider the Cypress Community Festival
Association's request to augment non-profit grant request at the September 8, 2025,
meeting. Council Member Peat supported the item.
Council Member Minikus asked questions of Mayor Burke.
Mayor Burke requested to agendize an item to present a proclamation supporting
Hunger Action Month. Council Member Minikus supported the item.
Mayor Burke postponed a previous request to agendize a discussion about Campaign
Finance Reform and will bring back at a later date.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
Expressed appreciation for former City Manager Peter Grant's mentorship, wished him
well, and thanked the City Council for the temporary role of Interim City Manager during
the transition.
The City Attorney had no remarks to report.
ADJOURNMENT— IN MEMORY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DETECTIVES
JOSHUA KELLEY-EKLUND, VICTOR LEMUS, AND WILLIAM OSBORN
Mayor Burke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, to be held
on Monday, September 8, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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