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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 13, 2015
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
Johnson in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor Rob Johnson
Council Member Stacy Berry
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Jon Peat
Members absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Mariellen Yarc
Staff present:
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6, Agency Negotiators: Peter Grant and Matt Burton, Employee Groups: Police
Management 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 7:02 p.m. by
Mayor Johnson.
Members present:
Mayor Rob Johnson
Council Member Stacy Berry
Council Member Paulo Morales
Council Member Jon Peat
Members absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Mariellen Yarc
Staff present:
City Manager Peter Grant
City Attorney Anthony Taylor
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Community Development Director Doug Dancs
Human Resources Manager Cathy Thompson
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Morales.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Bishop Steven Mauss, Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter -Day Saints.
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REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
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 Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency Negotiators: Peter Grant and Matt Burton, Employee Groups: Police
Management Association. He stated that no reportable action was taken.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE -HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES
PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
Mayor Johnson asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Shelley Henderson, Cypress, spoke regarding the Cypress Community Festival and
upcoming Cypress Chamber of Commerce activities and events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
No items.
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.
Council Member Morales stated that Agenda Item No. 3, the Warrant Register, includes
warrant 34900 for $395.87 for reimbursements he receives as a retired employee of the
City of Cypress. He indicated that in voting for any motion to approve the Warrant
Register, he would not be voting on warrant 34900 for the reason disclosed.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Berry, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 3.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
Item No. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE
22, 2015.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June
22, 2015, as submitted.
Item No. 2: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 FOR WARRANTS NO. 34801 THROUGH
35101.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2014 -15.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 4: THIRD AMENDMENT TO ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT.
The City Manager provided background information on this item.
Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the formation of the Orange County Fire Authority and
recent legislation by Assembly Member Daly (AB 1217).
Council Member Berry asked if Assembly Member Daly has the ability to bring the
legislation back in 2016.
Mayor Johnson responded in the affirmative and indicated that the bill was postponsed
but could be brought back next year.
Council Member Morales asked if this action would only eliminate the alternate directors.
Mayor Johnson responded in the affirmative and stated that once the alternate directors
are eliminated, those positions could not be reinstated.
Council Member Morales asked if this action is a temporary fix depending upon what
action may occur in 2016.
Mayor Johnson responded in the affirmative.
It was moved by Council Member Peat and seconded by Council Member Morales, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving the Third Amendment to
the Orange County Fire Authority Amended Joint Powers Authority Agreement and
authorizing its execution.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Morales, Peat, and Johnson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
RESOLUTION NO. 6519
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
FIRE AUTHORITY AMENDED JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Johnson requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Peat:
Attended a West -Comm special meeting. Attended two Concerts -on- the - Green.
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Council Member Morales:
Attended the 4th of July Celebration at the Joint Forces Training Base. Attended the
badge pinning of new Cypress Police Officer Philip Milam.
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Council Member Berry:
Attended a Soroptimist of Cypress meeting. Attended a SCAG open house. Attended
a Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Board meeting. Attended the St. Irenaeus
Fiesta. Delivered meals to homebound senior citizens. Attended the O.C. Law
Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association Gold Awards. Attended the Deal or No
Deal event at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended an Independence Day
Celebration hosted by Assemblywoman Young Kim. Attended the 4th of July
Celebration at the Joint Forces Training Base. Attended a political picnic at Stanton
Park with various local officials. Attended the Concert-on- the - Green. Attended the
badge pinning of new Cypress Police Officer Philip Milam.
Mayor Johnson:
Met with Brigadier General Nathaniel S. Reddicks at the Joint Forces Training Base.
Attended an O.C. Fire Authority meeting. Attended the 4th of July Celebration at the
Joint Forces Training Base. Attended a Waste Management Commission meeting.
Attended a political picnic at Stanton Park with various local officials. Attended a
Concert-on- the - Green.
Mayor Johnson asked about e- cigarette regulations and restrictions.
The City Manager responded that the State recently withdrew e- cigarette regulations
and that there is no legislation controlling their use or sale in Cypress.
Mayor Johnson spoke regarding fireworks complaints. He commented on the new
trash provider, Valley Vista Services, and encouraged residents to leave their old waste
containers at the curbside for pick -up and replacement. He spoke regarding drone
activities and their interference with helicopters, and asked if there is legislation
restricting drone activities.
The City Manager responded that there is no local legislation on drone activity as it
would be regulated through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Mayor Johnson asked about current street repairs.
The Director of Community Development stated that, as approved by the City Council,
various streets are being slurry sealed which is an applied protective coating.
Mayor Johnson stated that Cypress Pony Baseball would be participating in the Pony
Baseball World Series, July 17 — 21, 2015, in the City of Camarillo.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No reportable items.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. to Monday, July
27, 2015, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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MAYOR OF ACE CITY OF CYPRESS