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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
January 27, 2025
5:15 P.M. - Closed Session
6:00 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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CALL TO ORDER
5:15 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 David Burke
Mayor Pro Tem Leo Medrano
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
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
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Cypress Police Department, Chief of Police
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 David Burke
Mayor Pro Tem Leo Medrano
Council Member Kyle Chang
Council Member Scott Minikus
Council Member Bonnie Peat
INVOCATION
King of the Nations Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION / WORKSHOP
City Manager/City Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
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. Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading
2. 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.
3. Adopt the 2025 Federal and State Legislative Platform Prepared by:
Peter Grant, City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt the 2025 Federal and State Legislative Platform.
4. Approve an Affordable Housing and Density Bonus Agreement with 8561 Belmont, LLC Prepared by:
Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
1. Approve an Affordable Housing and Density Bonus Agreement with 8561 Belmont, LLC; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the Agreement as needed.
5. Approve Plans and Specifications and Award a Contract for Traffic Signal Improvements at Valley View Street and Plaza Drive, Project 353 Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve plans and specifications for traffic signal Improvements at Valley View Street and Plaza Drive, Project 353; and
2. Award a contract to Yunex LLC for $79,875 and authorize a contingency of $12,000.
6. Approve Contract Services Agreements and Task Order for On-Call Pavement Management Support and Design Services Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve contract services agreements for on-call pavement management support and design services with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. and GMU Geotechnical, Inc.; and
2. Approve a Task Order to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. to prepare a Pavement Management Plan for $36,985, and authorize a contingency of $5,500.
7. Receive and File the Investment Reports for the Months Ended October 31, 2024, November 30, 2024, and December 31, 2024 Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Receive and file the attached investment reports.
8. Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period of October 12, 2024 through January 10, 2025 Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for the period of October 12, 2024 through January 10, 2025:
Electronic Funds Transfers 16031 through 16532
Warrants 66430 through 67015
Payroll Transfers W1540 through W1547
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
9. Update the Policy for Council Members to Add Items to the City Council Agenda Agendized by:
Mayor David Burke
Recommendation:
Consider Mayor Burke's proposed policy.
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 Since the last City Council meeting, the following Regular Meetings have occurred:
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District - January 16 Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Advisory Board - January 22 Orange County Sanitation District - January 22
Orange County Fire Authority - January 23
Orange County Public Library Advisory Board - January 23
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, February 10, 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 22nd day of January, 2025. ________________________________
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.
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3. Submit Public Comments Prior to the Meeting.
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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 (415) 655-0052 and entering Access Code 306-451-950. 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
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