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REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
January 12, 2026
6:00 P.M. — General Session
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor
Medrano 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 Leo Medrano
Mayor Pro Tern Kyle Chang
Council Member Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Rachel Strong Carnahan
STAFF PRESENT
Interim City Manager Sean Joyce
City Attorney William Wynder
Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Steve Charelian
Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper
Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri
Planning Director Alicia Velasco
City Clerk Lisa Berglund
Deputy City Clerk Ruthie Marroquin
Police Captain Chris Revere
INVOCATION Kevin Overton, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, led the
Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Medrano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
The City Council recognized David Burke, 2025 Mayor of Cypress.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Teddy Lloyd, Cerritos, spoke in support of Arnold Cypress Park, commended the City for
the quality of the park, and encouraged the City Council to consider expanding
opportunities for organized social events and group reservations.
Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 regarding the
proposed change to the City Council meeting date.
Beth Culver, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 regarding the proposed
change to the City Council meeting date.
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 Medrano, made a comment on Agenda Item No. 6. He recognized the Director of
Public Works for reducing the costs associated with Myra Pump Station. By working with
the Orange County Flood Control and Representative Derek Tran's staff, the city was
able to save approximately 8.4 million on this project.
The City Clerk amended the November 10, 2025, draft minutes that were submitted for
adoption under agenda item no. 2. Additional language was added to the minutes of
agenda item no. 12 - Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Changing the Day of
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City Council Meetings. Additional language included, "Council Member Chang stated he
is available Mondays and Tuesdays, and that he is not available Wednesdays."
The City Attorney provided procedural guidance.
A motion was made by Council Member Burke, and seconded by Council Member Strong
Carnahan, to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 10, including the amended
minutes under Agenda Item No. 2.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following electronic vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Peat, Burke, Medrano, Strong Carnahan
NOES: 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: Approve Minutes of City Council Meetings held on November 3, 2025,
November 10, 2025, November 19, 2025 and November 28, 2025.
Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Item No. 3: Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for
the Period of November 22, 2025 through December 26, 2025
Recommendation:
Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for the period of
November 22, 2025 through December 26, 2025:
• Electronic Funds Transfers 18350 through 18564
• Warrants 69430 through 69632
• Payroll Transfers W1570 through W1573
Item No. 4: Approve a Contract to Prepare Amendments for the Safety and Open
Space Elements of the General Plan
Recommendation: Approve a contract services agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. to update the Safety Element and Open Space / Conservation / Recreation
Element of the Cypress General Plan in the amount of $142,825.
Item No. 5: Approve an Agreement with the Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer
District for Development of the Los Alamitos Race Course
Recommendation: Approve the Inter -Jurisdictional Wastewater Service Agreement with the
Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
Item No. 6: Approve an Amendment to the Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1 Design
Services Contract.
Recommendation: Approve an amendment in the amount of $400,352 to the Professional
Design Services Contract with AKM Consulting Engineers for Myra Avenue Pump Station
No. 1, Project 300, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
Item No. 7: Accept City Streetlight LED Conversion, Project 409
Recommendation:
1. Accept the City Streetlight LED Conversion, Project 409, in the amount of $95,999
and approve the final payment of $4,799.95 to Yunex LLC; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
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Item No. 8: Accept City Hall and Police Department Roof Replacement, Project 393
Recommendation:
1. Accept the City Hall and Police Department Roof Replacement, Project 393, in the
amount of $1,031,390.98 and approve final payment of $51,569.55 to Rite -way
Roofing; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Item No. 9: Amend Task Order for Project Management Services
Recommendation:
1. Approve an amendment in the amount of $20,615.76 to a task order with FCG
Consultants for public works project management services; and
2. Approve a $20,615.76 budget appropriation transfer within the General Fund from
Personnel to Professional Services.
Item No. 10: Approve Scope of Work for Public Engagement and Professional
Design Services for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park
Recommendation: Approve the scope of work for public engagement and professional
design services for the expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 11: Approve Mayor's Suggested Appointments to Organizations and
Committees
Mayor Medrano opened the item to questions and comments from the City Council.
Council Member Strong Carnahan asked for clarification on the timing of the West Cities
Police Communications Center Joint Powers Association meetings, a committee to which
she is appointed.
Council Member Peat and Mayor Medrano answered Council Member Strong Carnahan's
question.
City Council discussion ensued.
The City Clerk clarified that there were no speakers for the item.
The City Clerk provided clarification regarding the staff report, stating that Mayor
Medrano's term on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District ends in
January 2026 and that a City Council appointment was required.
Council Member Peat requested clarification on the alternate position for the Orange
County Sanitation District. Council Member Peat recommended that Mayor Medrano be
appointed as the alternate since Mayor Pro Tern Chang is not available on Wednesdays.
Mayor Medrano agreed.
Council Member Peat asked Mayor Medrano questions regarding his committee
appointment recommendations to the League of California Cities and the Orange County
City Selection Committee. She further stated that in the past, the Mayor would represent
the city on those committees.
Mayor Medrano stated that he is open to any changes the City Council may wish to make
to the proposed item.
City Council discussion continued.
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A discussion ensued between Council Member Burke and Council Member Peat.
Mayor Medrano requested procedural clarification under Robert's Rules of Order.
The City Attorney provided procedural guidance. The Interim City Manager deferred to
the City Attorney's guidance.
Mayor Pro Tern Chang commented on the proposed committee assignments for Orange
County Fire Authority, Orange County Sanitation District and Orange County Mosquito &
Vector Control committees. He explained that these are seen as prestigious committees
to serve on. He further commended Mayor Medrano for prioritizing his commitment to
service over prestige.
Council Member Burke echoed Mayor Pro Tern Chang comments and voiced his support
for the proposed appointments.
City Council discussion continued.
A motion was made by Council Member Peat, to amend the recommendations by designating
Mayor Medrano as the alternate for the Orange County Sanitation District, revising the Orange
County Mosquito and Vector Control District alternate for the term ending in January 2028,
and designating Mayor Medrano as the representative and Council Member Burke as the
alternate for the League of California Cities General Assembly and Orange County Division
and the Orange County City Selection Committee.
The motion failed for lack of second.
A motion was made by Council Member Burke and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chang,
to approve the committee assignments as presented by staff with one change — making
Mayor Medrano as the alternate for Orange County Sanitation District instead of Mayor
Pro Tem Chang.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following electronic call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Peat, Burke, Medrano, Strong Carnahan
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COMPENSATED:
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control
District (Term ending Jan. 2026)
Orange County Sanitation District
NON -COMPENSATED:
Bridges at Kraemer Place Community
Advisory Board
City/Anaheim Union High School
District Ad Hoc Subcommittee
City/Cypress College Ad Hoc Committee
City/Cypress School District Ad Hoc
Subcommittee
David Burke — Representative
(No Alternate)
Kyle Chang — Representative
(No Alternate)
Bonnie Peat — Rep
Leo Medrano — Alternate
Kyle Chang — Representative
(No Alternate)
David Burke
Leo Medrano
David Burke
Leo Medrano
David Burke
Kyle Chang
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Economic Development Ad Hoc
Subcommittee
Leo Medrano
Bonnie Peat
Joint Forces Training Base Regional Rachel Strong Carnahan — Rep
Military Affairs Committee Bonnie Peat — Alternate
League of California Cities David Burke — Representative
General Assembly & OC Division Leo Medrano — Alternate
Orange County City Selection Committee David Burke — Representative
Leo Medrano — Alternate
Orange County Council of Governments Bonnie Peat — Representative
General Assembly Kyle Chang — Alternate
Orange County Library Advisory Board Kyle Chang — Representative
(2 -year Term ending Jan. 2027) Leo Medrano — Alternate
Southern California Association of David Burke — Representative
Governments - General Assembly Kyle Chang — Alternate
Veteran Recognition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Rachel Strong Carnahan
Bonnie Peat
West Cities Police Communications Center Bonnie Peat— Rep
Rachel Strong Carnahan — Alternate
Item No. 12: Adopt Ordinance No. 1223 Changing the City Council Meeting Day
from Monday to Tuesday
The Interim City Manager provided a report on this item. Should the day of the meeting
change, he reported included that City Attorney Galante would no longer be available to
serve the City of Cypress as the City Attorney due to a conflict in his schedule with other
municipal clients. He has offered to identify a partner with his firm to replace him in his
service to the City of Cypress.
Mayor Medrano opened the item to discussion from the City Council.
Council Member Peat reiterated her opposition to changing the meeting day from
Mondays to Tuesdays and apologized in advance if she is unable to attend certain
meetings, stating she would make every effort to attend as many as possible.
Mayor Medrano asked for further discussion. Hearing none, he opened public comment.
Glenn Button, Cypress, expressed opposition to changing the City Council meeting day.
Anne Mallari, Cypress, expressed opposition to changing the City Council meeting day.
Council Member Burke spoke in support of changing the meeting day to Tuesdays, citing
benefits including fewer holiday conflicts, additional preparation time, alignment with most
Orange County cities, and improved efficiency.
Council Member Peat stated that surrounding cities meet on Mondays and noted certain
members of staff preferring for the current schedule.
Council Member Strong Carnahan asked her colleagues whether information regarding
City staff preferences had gathered.
Council Member Burke opposed obtaining formal input from staff.
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Mayor Medrano closed discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Burke and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chang,
to move forward with the ordinance as drafted.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following electronic call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Burke, Medrano, Strong Carnahan
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Peat
ORDINANCE NO. 1223
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-1
OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE TIME OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
CONTINUED ITEMS
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY -AFFILIATED BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
Council Member Rachel Strong Carnahan:
Attended the Ralphs grand reopening, noted a peaceful holiday season while recovering
from a cold, and expressed enthusiasm about being nominated to serve on a committee
and continuing her service to the City of Cypress.
Council Member Peat:
Reported that she attended the Police PACE Graduation at Holder Elementary School,
the Ralphs grand reopening, Supervisor Nguyen's Open House, and the Cypress Police
Cadet Graduation, where she congratulated both the graduating cadets and the new
incoming cadets. She also participated in the Women's Club Block Party and thanked the
residents who attended and supported the event. Additionally, she attended the grand
opening of Reform House Pilates, a new pilates studio located on Lincoln Avenue. She
further reported that she serves on the Executive Board of Review for Eagle Scout
candidates and has been interviewing Cypress Eagle Scout candidates over the past
year. She recently attended the annual Executive Board (E -Board) gathering to review
statistics from the previous year, noting that 72 individuals achieved Eagle Scout status
overall. She expressed that it is an honor to participate and looks forward to continuing
her involvement this year.
Council Member Burke:
Reported that he attended many of the same events as his colleagues and echoed the
praise expressed for the Ralphs grand reopening and the Police PACE Graduation.
Mayor Pro Tern Chang:
Reported that he attended many of the same events as his colleagues, including the
Ralphs grand reopening, the PACE Graduation event, and the Reform House Pilates
grand opening. He also chaperoned a group of students on a field trip to the Los Angeles
Zoo. He noted that school PTAs fund many school events and activities, including field
trips and on -campus programs, and encouraged members of the public to contribute to
their school PTAs.
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Mayor Medrano:
Reported On December 10, 2025, he attended the Association of California Cities Orange
County (ACCOC) Holiday Event and State Senator Tony Strickland's Open House in
Huntington Beach, as well as the Ralphs grand reopening. On December 11, 2025, he
attended the Police Academy Graduation and congratulated the three graduates, and
later attended the Cypress School District Board Meeting, where he congratulated
President Tanaka as he passed the gavel to Dr. Lydia Sandhi. On December 18, 2025,
he attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Meeting. On
January 10, he attended the 123rd Korean American Day celebration and acknowledged
the contributions of Korean Americans over the past 123 years. He also attended the
Reform House Pilates ribbon cutting. He further noted that a blood drive would be held at
the Cypress Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and encouraged members
of the public to participate if able.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Strong Carnahan requested to agendize a resolution affirming the
protection of constituent civil rights and condemning the use of excessive force by federal
and immigration authorities to discuss at the next City Council meeting, Monday, January
26. Mayor Pro Tern Chang supported the item.
Mayor Medrano asked for clarification from the City Manager and City Attorney about
discussing this matter either at the next City Council meeting or at the strategic plan
meeting. The City Manager and City Attorney indicated that either meeting would be
appropriate for discussion. Council Member Strong Carnahan requested the matter be
placed on the January 26, 2026, City Council agenda.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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The City Manager requested that the City Clerk introduce the City's new Deputy City
Clerk. City Clerk Berglund introduced Ruthie Marroquin and briefly highlighted her prior
experience with the City of Lake Forest.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Medrano adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:08 p.m. to an adjourned Regular
Meeting, to be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive
Board Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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