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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-26333 REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL January 26, 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 Fred Galante City Clerk Lisa Berglund Deputy City Clerk Ruthie Marroquin Chief of Police Mark Lauderback Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services Steve Charelian Director of Public Works Nick Mangkalakiri Planning Director Alicia Velasco Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Draper INVOCATION Pastor Brandon Beukelman of West Cypress Church led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Medrano led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS The City Council recognized Cypress High School Girls Volleyball Team Division II State Championship. Maddie Marks -Noble on behalf of State Senator Tony Strickland's office congratulated the Volleyball team on their new title as State Champions. O L COMMUNICATIONS Peter Korody, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 15. Rob Johnson, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 Paula Morales, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12. Paul Kokkinos, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 12 and in opposition to Agenda Item No. 15. Larry Andre, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12. Shirley Fitzgerald, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 and No. 15. Jodee Tochi, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 15. Patrick Malies, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 15. Harumi, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 and Agenda Item No. 15. 334 Anne Mallari, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12. Beth Culver, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12. Pearl Bolter, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 and Agenda Item No. 15. Steve Mauss, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 and Agenda Item No. 15. Mariellen Yarc, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 4, 12 and 15. Patricia Boggs, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 and Agenda Item No. 15. Isabell Gallegos, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 12. Chuong Vo, Cerritos, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12 and Agenda Item No. 15. Robert Winter, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 15 Esther Poch, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12. Colin Edwards, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 12. Cheryl Katz, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 15 Ed Kraemer, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 12 and Agenda Item No. 15. Katie Shapiro, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 15. Kelly K, Cypress, expressed opposition to Agenda Item No. 8, and Agenda Item No. 12 and 15. Mayor Medrano asked the Interim City Manager to address the $600,000 reference from caller Kelly K. The Interim City Manager clarified that the $600,000 referenced represents working capital and asked the Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services for further explanation. The Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services further explained the City's working capital and investment balances. Malini Nagpal, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 12 and Agenda Item No. 15. 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 Member Burke and Mayor Pro Tern Chang requested to pull Agenda Item No. 10. Council Member Peat voiced she would vote no on Agenda Items No. 3 and 4. Council Member Burke requested highlights on Agenda Item No. 1. The Interim Finance Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided a brief report on Agenda Item No. 1. 335 City Council discussion ensued. Council Member Burke spoke on Agenda Item No. 5, recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Cypress. Mayor Medrano disclosed that he is a member of the Kiwanis Club and verified with the City Attorney as to whether he may participate in the vote. The City Attorney provided procedural guidance. A motion was made by Council Member Burke, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chang, to approve Consent Calendar items No. 1 through 9, with Council Member Peat dissenting from item No. 3 and 4. 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: Receive and File the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommendation, : Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Related Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. Item No. 2: Receive and File the Cypress Recreation and Park District's Financial Statements and Auditors' Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommendation: Receive and file the District's Basic Financial Statements and Independent Auditors' Report and Related Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. Item No. 3: Approve the 2026 Proposed City Council Regular Meeting Schedule Recommendation: Approve the proposed 2026 City Council Regular meeting schedule. Item No. 4: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1223 Changing the City Council Meeting Day from Monday to Tuesday Recommendation: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1223 by title only and waive further reading, amending the Cypress Municipal Code Section 2-1 related to the time and day of regular City Council meetings. 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 Item No. 5: Recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Cypress Recommendation: Recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Cypress. Item No. 6: Adoption of Policy Establishing Procedures for Responding to Disruption of Airing Meetings of the City Council and Other Legislative Bodies Subject to SB 707 Recommendation: Approve the attached policy concerning disruption of service procedures associated with the airing and/or streaming of the meetings of the city's legislative bodies as defined by applicable state statute, as may be amended. Item No. 7: Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget Calendar 336 Recommendation: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget calendar. Item No. 8: Receive and File the Investment Reports for the Months Ended November 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment reports. Item No. 9: Approve the Urban Area Security Initiative Sub -Recipient Agreement Recommendation: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant for calendar years 2025-2027 through the UASI Sub -Recipient Agreement with the City of Anaheim; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all UASI related documents. PUBLIC HEARING Item No. 11: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-02 for an Adult Day Health Care Facility at 6269 Ball Road Mayor Medrano asked Council Members to disclose any communication with anyone relevant to the item. No communication was disclosed by a member of the City Council. Mayor Medrano opened the public hearing. Business Development Manager Wong provided a report on the item. Mayor Medrano opened the floor for discussion. Business Development Manager Wong answered questions of the City Council. The applicant, Daniel Han, addressed the City Council and confirmed agreement with the conditions of approval. Council Member Peat asked questions of the applicant. Those questions were answered by Mr. Han. Mayor Medrano invited members of the public to speak on this item. Stacey Choi, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 11. Marilyn Reames, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 11. Larry Andre, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 11. Beth Culver, Cypress, asked questions regarding Agenda Item No. 11. The Interim City Manager provided clarification in response. The City Attorney provided procedural clarification recommending that the City Council receive all questions from the public, then if the City Council would like, have city staff or the applicant answer. Mayor Medrano asked the applicant if he would like to make final comments. The applicant provided final comments. No further public comments were made. 337 Mayor Medrano closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Peat, and seconded by Mayor Medrano to approve conditional use Permit No. 2025-02 for an Adult Day Health Care Facility at 6269 Ball Road. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 7041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025-02 TO ALLOW AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY IN AN EXISTING CHURCH BUILDING AT 6269 BALL ROAD, LOCATED IN THE CG (COMMERCIAL GENERAL) ZONE WITH A GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEW BUSINESS Item No. 12: Adopt an Ordinance on Campaign Finance Reform The City Attorney provided a report on this item. Council Member Burke presented slides and provided a brief overview of the item. The City Attorney advised that, based on his review of applicable conflict -of -interest laws, he did not find a basis concluding that Council Member Burke had a conflict of interest and that Council Member Burke may participate in consideration of the item. Mayor Medrano opened the item to questions and comments from the City Council. Council Member Peat stated she was uncomfortable with the proposed ordinance expressed opposition and asked questions on the item. Mayor Pro Tem Chang expressed concerns regarding the proposed contribution amount being too low and alternatively proposed adopting a $2,700 contribution limit per election cycle to align with the County of Orange's campaign finance limits. City Council discussion ensued. Council Member Burke further explained his purpose for bringing the item forward expressed that a contribution limit of $2,700 is too high. He would be supportive of a limit between $500 - $1,250 to find a compromise. Council Member Peat suggested delaying implementation until after the next election cycle or alternatively adopting a $2,700 contribution limit per election cycle to align with the County of Orange's campaign finance limits. Mayor Medrano made a motion to adopt the ordinance as drafted. Council Member Burke seconded the motion. Council Member Burke made a substitution motion to change the contribution amount from $500 to $1,000 and adjust the limits every odd year beginning in 2027, for inflation. The motion failed for lack of second. The Mayor asked for clarification of the motion before the vote. Cheryl Katz, spoke in opposition of the item. 338 A original motion was made by Mayor Medrano and seconded by Council Member Burke, to adopt the ordinance as drafted. The original motion passes by the following electronic vote: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Medrano, Strong Carnahan NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Peat, Chang The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1230 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE X (CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING) OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 2-128.1 AND 2-128.2 ESTABLISHING A LOCAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT AND DISCLOSURE OF TOP CONTRIBUTORS Item No. 13: Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California, Amending Cypress Municipal Code Section 1-13 and Adding Subsections 1-13.1 and 1-13.2 to Regulate Use of the City Seal and Logo The Interim City Manager provided a report on this item. A motion was made by Mayor Medrano and seconded by Council Member Burke, to introduce the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Cypress Municipal Code Section 1-13 and adding Subsections 1-13.1 and 1-13.2 of the Cypress Municipal Code to Regulate Use of the City Seal and Logo. 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. 14: Timing for Transition of City Attorney Representative In Light of Change of Council Meeting Dates The City Attorney provided a report on this item. Mayor Medrano confirmed that there was no public comment on this item. Council Member Burke asked questions of the City Attorney. The City Attorney responded and clarified that the City Council may select a successor from the firm and that Bill Wynder is available to serve as City Attorney and is available to meet with Council Members should they wish to meet. Mayor Pro Tem Chang expressed support for the transition plan and indicated comfort with Bill Wynder assuming the role. Mayor Medrano concurred. No vote was taken, as directions were given to staff. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 10: Adopt the 2026 Federal and State Legislative Platform Mayor Medrano called Item No. 10, which had been removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Members Burke and Chang. The City Manager indicated staff was prepared to present the item and suggested beginning with questions from the Council Members who removed the item. 339 Mayor Medrano recognized Council Member Burke. Mayor Medrano recessed the meeting at 8:50 pm Mayor Medrano reconvened meeting at 8:57 pm Mayor Pro Tern Chang discussed the purpose of the legislative platform and expressed concern that portions may be outdated or redundant. Mayor Pro Tern Chang suggested this matter to a future strategic plan or create an ad hoc subcommittee of the City Council and that the City Council only adopt the following initiatives as part of the legislative platform, preserving local control, promoting fiscal responsibility and supporting funding opportunities. Council Member Burke agreed that the legislative platform may benefit from further review and simplification and suggested postponing the item for additional analysis. Questions were asked and answered. Council Member Peat concurred and suggested returning with a redlined version identifying proposed deletions and revisions. No vote was taken, as directions were given to staff. CONTINUED ITEMS None. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Item No. 15: Consideration of a Council Member Request to Discuss City Council Declaration of a Commitment to Protection of Public Safety and Civil Rights with Regard to ICE Enforcement The Interim City Manager provided a report on this matter. The were no requests from the public to speak on this matter. Council Member Strong Carnahan stated her preferences regarding the contents of such a resolution including clarification on the distinction between external task forces and local law enforcement. Mayor Pro Tem Chang supported Council Member Strong Carnahan's proposed resolution, and in addition proposed staff create an immigration resource website. Council Member Peat yielded the floor to Chief Lauderback. Council Member Peat expressed that she was opposed to this item. Council Member Burke expressed that he would abstain from the item. Council Member Strong Carnahan made a motion to bring forth a resolution regarding an affirmation of our city's devotion to protecting constitutional rights, including a condemnation of violence and an affirmation of support for our local law enforcement who are following SB 59. Mayor Pro Tern Chang made a substitute motion to craft a statement from the city outlining our police policies as it relates to cooperating with federal investigations and activity as well as also creating an immigration resources website. The substitute motion failed for lack of second. The original motion failed for lack of second. 340 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY -AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND REMARKS Council Member Rachel Strong Carnahan: Attended the League of California Cities Mayor and Council Members Academy in Sacramento held January 21-23, 2026. Council Member Peat: Participated in the executive board review for the Eagle Scouts. There was one interview with a 16 year old who had already graduated from high school and was enrolled in college studying science. Attended the Cypress Chamber mixer that was held at Modern Cellar as well as the installation of the Board of Directors for ACCOC. Council Member Burke: Attended three Orange County Fire Authority meetings the budget subcommittee, the legislative and public affairs subcommittee and the regular board meeting. OCFA board of Directors decided to promote the Interim Fire Chief TJ McGovern to replace the outgoing Fire Chief Brian Fennessy. Also highlighted that City Clerk Lisa Berglund added a translation widget to the city's website that allows users to access City Council agendas and staff reports translated into multiple languages improving accessibility. Reported that the replacement refrigerator and freezer for the Senior Center have been ordered and recognized that city staff have made improvements to the procurement process. Lastly, he expressed his appreciation for Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Steve Charelian. Mayor Pro Tern Chang: Attended three boards the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control reporting that West Nile human cases are down but flea borne typhus is up in 2025 and Orange County had a record year for typhus in humans. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control will hold an open house February 19, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Announced that STEAM kits will be available at libraries. Announced that the Orange County point -in -time count is January 27-29, 2026, and encouraged those that can volunteer to do so. Reported that there are 190 support consumers waiting for housing placement and there is bottleneck for housing. Announced that there are changes to Mental Health Services Act since the passing of Proposition 1, changing how funds for mental health services is spent to address homelessness. He further reported that emergency vouchers cuts have been down. Reported that he serves on the Executive Board for the Orange County Public Libraries and that attendance of programs has increased by 8% and most of the increase is in children's programs. There were 20 library staff vacancies across the county that have now been filled. Mayor Medrano: Attended the Cypress Chamber mixer that was held at Modern Cellar. Thanked and recognized the Interim Director of Finance and the entire finance team for a successful audit. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION Council Member Peat Request Approval of Proclamation Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Woman's Club of Cypress. Mayor Medrano supported the item. CITY MANAGER REMARKS Interim City Manager expressed his sincere appreciation to Interim Director of Finance for his exceptional service and for providing continuity over the past months. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Medrano adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:37 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF E CITY OF CYPRESS 342 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK