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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
July 10, 2023
6:30 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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CALL TO ORDER
6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Anne Hertz-Mallari
Mayor Pro Tem Scott Minikus
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Bonnie Peat
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of New City Employees
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
(Three minutes per speaker. The City Council may adjust the time allotted per speaker.) The public may address the City Council on agenda items prior to any action taken. Although Council Members may provide brief responses, the City Council may not engage in a discussion with members of the public during the meeting. Please complete a Speaker's Card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor/City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Members of the public are encouraged to communicate with the City Council via email at [email protected] or by calling 714-229-6699.
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.
1. Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the July 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Receive and file submitted public comments.
2. Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
3. Approve Minutes - Meeting of June 12, 2023
Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Approve as submitted.
4. Adopt a Resolution Approving a One-Time Retention Stimulus Payment to Employees in the Cypress Employees' Association and Maintenance Employees' Association Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving a one-time retention stimulus payment of $1,000 to eligible employees in the Cypress Employees' Association and Maintenance Employees' Association.
5. Approve the Purchase of Six Replacement Police Vehicles Prepared by:
Doug Dancs, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve the purchase of six replacement police vehicles for $486,258 from National Auto Fleet Group; and
2. Authorize an appropriation increase in the amount of $6,258 in the City's Capital Replacement Fund to purchase and upfit the vehicles; and
3. Authorize a transfer of $6,258 from the City's General Fund to the City's Capital Replacement Fund for the purchase of the vehicles.
6. Approve Task Orders for Communications Support and Marketing Prepared by:
Peter Grant, City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Approve a Task Order to Communications LAB for $120,000 for City Communications Support and Marketing Services for FY 2023-24;
2. Approve a Task Order to Communications LAB for $60,000 for Recreation and Park District Communications Support and Marketing Services for FY 2023-24;
4. Authorize a $25,000 appropriation transfer in the City's General Fund from personnel costs to contract services; and
5. Authorize an $8,000 appropriation in the City's General Fund.
7. Receive and File the Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report Per California Assembly Bill 481 Prepared by:
Mark Lauderback, Chief of Police
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report per California Assembly Bill 481.
8. Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Six-Month Objectives Prepared by:
Peter Grant, City Manager
Recommendation:
Receive an update on the Strategic Plan six-month objectives.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Approve Settlement Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Settlement Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority; and
2. Appropriate $10,465 in the City's General Fund for the preparation of a Streets and Right-of-Way Cost Allocation Plan.
10. Receive an Update and Potentially Provide Direction on City Council Meeting Agenda and Format Revisions Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Receive an update and potentially provide direction on City Council meeting agenda and format revisions.
11. Receive a Report of Trail Court's Decision in the Youngsma et al. v Cypress School District and City of Cypress lawsuit Prepared by:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
Recommendation:
Receive a report of trial court’s decision in the Youngsma et al. v Cypress School District and City of Cypress lawsuit.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
12. Receive Reports from Council Members Appointed to Represent the City on Organizations and Committees Agendized by:
Mayor Anne Hertz-Mallari
Recommendation:
Receive reports from Council Members appointed to represent the City on organizations and committees.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(Three minutes per speaker. The City Council may adjust the time allotted per speaker.) The public may address the City Council on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Although Council Members may provide brief responses, the City Council may not discuss nor take action on items that are not on the agenda. Please complete a Speaker's Card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor/City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Members of the public are encouraged to communicate with the City Council via email at [email protected] or by calling 714-229-6699.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 6th day of July, 2023. ________________________________
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the public can participate in the City Council meeting in the following ways:
1. Attend In-Person.
First-come, first-served seating is available. All attendees must be free of any symptoms associated with contagious illnesses.
2. Attend Virtually via Webinar.
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3. Submit Public Comments Prior to the Meeting.
The public may submit comments via email to [email protected]. Comments submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be added to the City Council agenda as a Consent Calendar item.
4. Watch the Meeting.
The City Council meeting can be viewed on Spectrum Cable Channel 36 or on the City's website at www.cypressca.org/watchlive
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5. Listen to the Meeting.
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INVOCATION POLICY
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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