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AMENDED AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
December 9, 2024
5:30 P.M. - Closed Session
6:00 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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AGENDA AMENDMENT
Added Agenda Item No. 5 - Approve a Six Month Extension of Contract Building Inspection and Plan Check Services
CALL TO ORDER
5:30 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)
Frances Marquez v. City of Cypress, Scott Minikus, Bonnie Peat, Anne Mallari, Peter Grant Case No. 8:24-cv-1835-ODW-JDE
United States District Court, Central District of California, Western Division
RECONVENE
6:00 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
Cypress Neighborhood Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Manager/City Attorney
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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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. Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
2. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending the McDonnell Center Specific Plan for 5665 Plaza Drive Prepared by:
Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
Approve the second reading and adopt an Ordinance, by title only and waive further reading, amending the McDonnell Center Specific Plan to remove the maximum square footage requirement and permit light industrial uses in the eastern portion of Planning Area 1 at 5665 Plaza Drive.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Purchasing Thresholds Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Approve the second reading and adopt an Ordinance, by title only and waive further reading, amending Section 21A of the Municipal Code authorizing changes in purchasing bid procedures and contract award thresholds.
4. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 2023-134 for 4321 Cerritos Avenue Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Approve Final Parcel Map No. 2023-134 and the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
5. Approve a Six Month Extension of Contract Building Inspection and Plan Check Services Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve a six-month extension to the agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for building inspection and plan check services; and
2. Receive and file a request for proposals for Professional Building Official, Permitting, Inspection, Plan Review, and Related Services.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
6. Adopt Resolution Declaring the Results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. Recognition of Outgoing Council Members
RECESS
(Approximately 10 minutes)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(Continued)
8. Oath of Office for Newly-Elected Council Members
NEW BUSINESS
9. City Council Reorganization
Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Direct the City Clerk to take nominations and then select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
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.
10. Approve the 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule Prepared by:
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Approve the 2025 City Council regular meeting schedule.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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, January 13, 2025, 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 6th day of December, 2024. ________________________________
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
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