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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
February 10, 2025
5:00 P.M. - Workshop
6:00 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
Interested in speaking to the City Council? Information about participating in the City Council meeting appears at the end of the agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
5:00 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 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.
WORKSHOP SESSION
Dialogue with Cypress Community Festival Association
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
Veteran Recognition Presentation
Recognition of Cypress Level Up! Digital Marketing Program Graduates
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 9, 2024 and January 13, 2025 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. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2024-25 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 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report; and
2. Approve mid-year Budget adjustments:
City
a. Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $50,900 b. Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Fund by $43,500 c. Increase appropriations in the Central Services Fund by $20,800 d. Transfer $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the Infrastructure Fund e. Transfer $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the Employee Benefits Fund for Pension Trust Investment f. Approve the receipt of $616,580 from the Park District as partial payment on the outstanding Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note for the construction of Lexington Park Recreation and Park District
g. Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $44,200 h. Increase appropriations in the Central Services Fund by $15,000 i. Transfer $15,000 from the General Fund to the Central Services Fund j. Transfer $616,580 from the Park Development Fund to the General Fund k. Approve a $616,580 payment to the City's Infrastructure fund to apply against the outstanding Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note for the construction of Lexington Park.
4. Adopt the FY 2025-26 Budget Calendar
Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget calendar.
5. Approve an Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1 Grant Opportunities Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve a Contract Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs to explore funding opportunities related to Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1, in an amount not to exceed $20,000; and
2. Appropriate $20,000 in the General Fund.
6. Approve the Dedication Plaque for Arnold Cypress Park Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Approve the dedication plaque for Arnold Cypress Park.
7. Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contracts for Sewer System Improvements, Project 385 Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Sewer System Improvements, Project 385; and
2. Award a contract to Sancon Technologies Inc. for $244,460, and authorize a contingency of $36,700; and
3. Approve a Task Order for Construction Management and Inspection Services to FCG Consultants Inc., for $33,211.52 and authorize a contingency of $5,000; and
4. Appropriate $193,578 in the Sewer Fund for the Sewer System Improvements, Project 385.
8. Approve an Agreement for Alarm Permit and False Alarm Management Services Prepared by:
Mark Lauderback, Chief of Police
Recommendation:
Approve a contract to Alarm Program Systems, LLC for Alarm Permit and False Alarm Management Services.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
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, February 24, 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 February, 2025. ________________________________
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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1. Attend In-Person.
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4. Watch the Meeting.
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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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