Minutes 2010-05-24488
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 24, 2010
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
Narain in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor /Agency Chair Prakash Narain
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Doug Bailey
CounciVAgency Board Member Phil Luebben
CounciVAgency Board Member Leroy Mills
CounciVAgency Board Member Todd Seymore
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6; Agency Negotiators: John B. Bahorski and Richard Storey; Employee
Groups: Executive Management, Mid Management, Non Represented, Cypress
Employees' Association.
At 6:31 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by
Mayor Narain.
Mayor Narain introduced "Mayor of the Day" Mary Dagarag from St. Irenaeus School.
Members present:
Mayor /Agency Chair Prakash Narain
Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Doug Bailey
CounciVAgency Board Member Phil Luebben
CounciVAgency Board Member Leroy Mills
Council /Agency Board Member Todd Seymore
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey
Director of Community Development Ted Commerdinger
Chief of Police Mark Yokoyama
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Police Captain Jackie Gomez Whiteley
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers
Recreation Specialist Shayna Vazquez
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
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REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mary Dagarag, St.
Irenaeus "Mayor of the Day."
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
Dr. Ben Carpenter, Principal, Cypress High School, provided a presentation on the
accomplishments of the school.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services spoke regarding the Youth Action
Committee.
Recreation staff members Shelly Myers and Shayna Vazquez provided information on
the Youth Action Committee and introduced Committee Chair Kristen Bang who then
introduced the members of the Youth Action Committee.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6;
Agency Negotiators: John B. Bahorski and Richard Storey; Employee Groups:
Executive Management, Mid Management, Non- Represented, Cypress Employees'
Association. The City Attorney stated that counterproposals will be presented to these
groups.
The City Attorney introduced Michael Sexton, a first year law student from New York
University Law School, who is interning at Aleshire and Wynder.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE -HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES
PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
Mayor Narain asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Jenelle Froisland, Southern California Edison, provided the City Council with the 2010
State of the Utility.
Mayor Narain stated that Ms. Froisland has coordinated with the other utility companies
to meet twice per year in order to react proactively when there is a development in the
City and to plan effectively for the future.
Council Member Luebben discussed the need for preparation prior to purchasing an
electric vehicle.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
Item No. 1: CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2010 -03, A REQUEST TO RE- ESTABLISH A GASOLINE SERVICE
STATION USE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6001 ORANGE AVENUE IN THE
CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Mayor Narain reopened the Public Hearing.
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item.
The applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi, stated they are in agreement with the conditions of
approval for the project.
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Council Member Luebben asked about the closure of the previous service station.
Mr. Ghaderi responded that he does not know why the service station was closed,
however, he would presume that it was due to financial difficulties. He stated that it
took so long to reopen the facility due to having to find a new operator.
Council Member Mills asked about the tanks at the location and repair service of
vehicles.
Mr. Ghaderi stated the tanks are in perfect condition and that vehicles will be secured
inside of the service bays when the station is closed.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
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It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member
Seymore, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 2010 -03, subject to the conditions attached in Exhibit "A" of the
Resolution.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6186
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-03
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2006 -08, A REQUEST BY WALGREENS FOR THE APPROVAL OF A
TYPE 20 OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR THE EXISTING WALGREENS
DRUG STORE LOCATED AT 6006 LINCOLN AVENUE IN THE PC PLANNED
COMMUNITY ZONE.
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item.
Council Member Mills inquired about the Resolution stating that the proposed
conditions being consistent with the provisions of the Warland/Cypress Business
Center Specific Plan and the Cypress Zoning Code.
The Planning Manager responded that it should read the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan.
Jennifer Chavez, representing the applicant, thanked staff for their assistance. She
indicated that the sale of alcohol is based upon customer demand and for Walgreens to
be more competitive in its market.
Mayor Narain asked if other Walgreens are selling alcohol.
Ms. Chavez stated that other stores in California are going through the process and the
sale of alcohol will be established nationwide.
Council Member Luebben asked about the licensing process.
Ms. Chavez stated that they would not have to purchase an alcohol license from
another retailer.
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The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Mills and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Amendment to
Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -08, subject to the conditions attached in Exhibit "A" of
the Resolution, as amended.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2006-08 WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2010 -05, A REQUEST BY WALGREENS FOR THE APPROVAL OF A TYPE 20 OFF
SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR THE EXISTING WALGREENS DRUG STORE
LOCATED AT 5005 BALL ROAD IN THE CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
ZONE.
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item.
Council Member Seymore asked about the hours of operation for this location.
The Planning Manager stated the hours listed are the original operating hours in the
Conditional Use Permit.
Jennifer Chavez, representing the applicant, stated they would like to keep the flexibility
of the original hours.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Bailey asked about the hours of operation for surrounding businesses
that sell alcohol.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bailey,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2010 -05, subject to the conditions attached in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 6188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-05
WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 2010 -11 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided
background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Mills,
that the City Council, acting as the ex- officio goveming Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, adopt the District Budget as proposed for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2010.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 5: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 -11
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2016 -17 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The Director of Public Works provided background information on this item.
Council Member Luebben asked about storm drain capacity and modifications.
The Director of Public Works responded that the ability to improve downstream capacity
must be done before further upstream can be developed.
Mayor Pro Tem Bailey asked for elaboration on budgeted funding related to the
projected expenditures for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
The Public Works Director stated that funds are set aside annually for certain
improvements such as irrigation improvements and tree planting.
Mayor Pro Tem Bailey asked about the purpose of adopting the CIP.
The Public Works Director replied that even though the City Council is being presented
with multi -year CIP's, each year the City Council will have an opportunity to make
suggested revisions for the upcoming fiscal year.
The City Manager reminded the City Council that the seven -year CIP plan has already
been altered due to the City's inability to develop on the 13 -acre property. He stated
that this plan serves as a guide.
Council Member Mills stated that Cypress is in an enviable position in that we can
continue projects such as these due to continued, conservative financial policies over
the years and he considers it a privilege to serve on a Council such as Cypress'.
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The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member
Seymore, that the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Conduct a public hearing to solicit
comments on the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2010 -11 through Fiscal Year 2016 -17
Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and 2) Upon closing the public hearing, formally
adopt the City of Cypress /Cypress Recreation and Park District Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Year 2010 -11 through Fiscal Year 2016 -17.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the
City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Mills, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 6 through 17.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY
10. 2010.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of May
10, 2010, as submitted.
Item No. 7: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 8: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE IV OF
THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CYPRESS ALARM SYSTEMS
ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title only, amending
and updating Chapter 20, Article IV, the Alarm Systems Ordinance, of the Cypress
Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 1118
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND UPDATING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE
IV, THE ALARM SYSTEMS ORDINANCE, OF THE CYPRESS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Item No. 9: CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR HOLY CROSS
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the presentation of a Certificate of
Special Recognition to Holy Cross Lutheran Church at the June 14, 2010 City Council
meeting.
Item No. 10: 2010 -2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) GENERAL
PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Determine that the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is consistent with the City of Cypress General Plan
2001 Update, as required by Government Code Section 65103(c); and 2) Receive and
file the staff report for the 2010 -2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistency
Determination.
Item No. 11: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CYPRESS' FISCAL YEAR
2010 -11 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, establishing
the City's Fiscal Year 2010 -11 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 6189
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE
2010 -11 FISCAL YEAR.
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Item No. 12: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 -11 BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
the City's annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010.
RESOLUTION NO. 6190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2010 AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS
OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE
FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON
UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
Item No. 13: ADOPTION OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only,
regarding the adoption of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 6191
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS THE EX- OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Item No. 14: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL,
2010.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of April, 2010.
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Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 -10 FOR WARRANTS NO. 13235 THROUGH
13404.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2009 -10.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION PROGRAM
AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO AGREEMENT NO. C -8 -0189 WITH THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR ONE YEAR, JULY 1, 2010
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve Amendment No. 14 to
Agreement No. C -8 -0189 with the Orange County Transportation Authority extending
the term of the Agreement for one year, July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, at a cost not to
exceed $3,848.00.
Item No. 17: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2010 -11 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only,
establishing the District's Fiscal Year 2010 -11 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 6192
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX- OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2010 -11.
FISCAL YEAR.
NEW BUSINESS:
No items.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RECREATION PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
It was moved by Agency Board Member Seymore and seconded by Agency Chair
Narain, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 18.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
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Consent Calendar:
MAY 24, 2010
Item No. 18: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 -11 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board adopt the
Agency's annual budget as proposed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Narain requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Mills:
Spoke regarding Memorial Day activities at Forest Lawn in Cypress. Congratulated the
City of Seal Beach for winning the 2010 Best Restored Beach Award. Spoke regarding
two Cypress students who have received appointments to West Point Academy.
Attended the O.C. League of California Cities General meeting. Attended a Legislative
Committee meeting at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Attended the Cypress
Police Officers Association Awards Banquet.
Council Member Sevmore:
Attended the O.C. League of California Cities General meeting. Attended the John F.
Kennedy High School scholarship foundation fundraiser. Attended a patriots event at
Knott Avenue Christian Church. Attended a West -Comm Board meeting. Attended the
Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission Volunteer Awards
Ceremony. Attended the Cypress Police Officers Association Awards Banquet.
Mayor Narain:
Attended an O.C. League of California Cities General meeting. Attended the Cypress
Police Officers Association Awards Banquet.
Mayor Pro Tem Bailey:
Attended a Mayors meeting regarding the Joint Forces Training Base. Attended an
O.C. Vector Control District meeting. Volunteered at the Arnold /Cypress Park roller
hockey rink as part of an Eagle Scout project.
Council Member Luebben:
Attended a Pacific Electric Corridor Right -of -Way study meeting. Chaired an O.C.
Sanitation District Administration Committee meeting. Chaired an O.C. Sanitation
District Audit Committee meeting.
Council Member Luebben asked for additional information regarding the City's annual
contract for animal control services.
The Administrative Services Manager provided information on the allocation of costs to
cities for services provided by the County of Orange.
Council Member Luebben spoke regarding the 30 anniversary of the Cypress
Community Festival.
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager stated that discussion at the Mayors meeting included receipt of a
letter of support from the City of Huntington Beach regarding funding for the Joint
Forces Training Base runway.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Narain adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. to Monday, June
14, 2010, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Boa Room.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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