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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
February 12, 2024
3:30 P.M. - Closed Session
5:00 P.M. - General Session
6:00 P.M. - Public Hearing
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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CALL TO ORDER
3:30 P.M.
Executive Board Room
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Scott Minikus
Mayor Pro Tem Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Anne Mallari
Council Member Frances Marquez
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP ITEMS
(Limited to 30 minutes - three minutes per speaker. The City Council may adjust the time allotted per speaker.) The public may address the City Council on Closed Session/Workshop 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. Members of the public are encouraged to communicate with the City Council via email at [email protected] or by calling 714-229-6699.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Fortis LLP v. Frances Marquez, City of Cypress
Case No. 30-2022-01277792-CU-WM-CJC
Orange County Superior Court
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Youngsma, et al. v. Cypress School District, et al.
Case No. 30-2021-01220176-CU-EI-CXC
Orange County Superior Court
RECONVENE
5:00 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 Scott Minikus
Mayor Pro Tem Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Anne Mallari
Council Member Frances Marquez
INVOCATION
First Baptist Church of Cypress
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
City Manager/City Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of the Key to the City to Former Mayor and Current Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees Member Anna Piercy in Recognition of Her Service to the Community Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards Update
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. Council Members voting no or abstaining on a Consent Calendar item may do so without removing the item from the Consent Calendar.
1. Approve Minutes - Meetings of December 11, 2023, January 8, 2024, January 10, 2024 and January 22, 2024 Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Approve as submitted.
2. Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
3. Approve Revisions to the Boards, Commissions and Committees Policy Manual Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the tenth revision to the Boards, Commissions and Committees Policy Manual.
4. Adopt the 2024 Federal and State Legislative Platform Prepared by:
Peter Grant, City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt the 2024 Federal and State Legislative Platform.
5. Receive and File the Capital Improvement Program Update Prepared by:
Doug Dancs, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program update.
6. Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contracts for Residential Street Resurfacing, Project 349 Prepared by:
Doug Dancs, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Residential Street Resurfacing, Project 349; and
2. Award a contract to R.J. Noble Company, for $952,610.03, and authorize a contingency of $143,000; and
3. Approve a Task Order for Construction Inspection Services to Ardurra Group Inc., for $126,840, and authorize a contingency of $19,000.
7. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report and Approve Budget Adjustments Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report; and
2. Approve mid-year Budget adjustments:
City
a. Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $30,700 b. Increase appropriations in the City Capital Project Fund by $38,600 c. Increase appropriations in the Narcotics Asset Seizure Fund by $15,000 d. Increase appropriations in the Central Services Fund by $39,168 e. Transfer $1,400,000 from the RMRA Gas Tax Fund to the City Capital Project Fund for the annual residential rehabilitation program f. Transfer $2,350,000 from the General Fund to the Infrastructure Fund g. Transfer $2,350,000 from the General Fund to the Employee Benefits Fund for Pension Trust Investment h. Approve the receipt of $27,599 from the Park District as partial payment on the outstanding Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note with the City for the construction of Lexington Park Recreation and Park District
i. Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $42,300 j. Transfer $27,599 from the Park Development Fund to the General Fund k. Approve a $27,599 payment to the City's Infrastructure fund to apply against the outstanding Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note between the City and Park District for the construction of Lexington Park.
8. Adopt the FY 2024-25 Budget Calendar
Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Receive an Update on Trial 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 an update on trial court’s decision in the Youngsma et al. v Cypress School District and City of Cypress lawsuit.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 P.M.
(Three minutes per speaker)
The public may address the City Council on public hearing 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.
Council Members should disclose communications with anyone relevant to a Public Hearing item.
10. Conduct a Public Hearing to Take Testimony Regarding the Composition of Potential City Council Election Districts Prepared by:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing to take testimony on draft City Council election district maps, and neighborhoods and communities of interest; and
2. Provide direction on the draft City Council election district maps and sequence of elections.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(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. 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 - IN MEMORY OF ROBERT CAMPBELL
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, February 26, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Council Members and the public should promptly exit the Council Chambers and proceed through the Civic Center to the parking lot.
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 7th day of February, 2024. ________________________________
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
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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.
Follow this link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/539602261083482206 . Advanced registration is recommended.
The public may address the City Council virtually during Oral Communications on Agenda Items and Public Hearings. Virtual participants must click the 'hand raise' button prior to the end of the first in-person speaker to indicate they wish to address the City Council. Upon clicking the 'hand raise' button, please unmute your microphone and wait for the Mayor/City Clerk to call on you. = Hand Raise
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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.
Listen-only teleconferencing is available by calling (631) 992-3221 and entering Access Code 144-096-711. No registration or audio pin is necessary.
INVOCATION POLICY
The City Council does not endorse the content of the invocation and does not endorse the invocational speaker’s particular faith, belief and/or religious denomination. The City Council has an established neutral policy for selecting and scheduling invocational speakers. The City Council’s policy on invocations is available from the City Clerk.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk at (714) 229-6685 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.