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AMENDED AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
February 24, 2025
6:00 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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AGENDA AMENDMENT
Agenda Item No. 6 - Updated report and Resolution attached to report.
CALL TO ORDER
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
Neighborhood Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. 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. Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2025 Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Receive and file the attached investment report.
4. Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period of January 11, 2025 through February 7, 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 January 11, 2025 through February 7, 2025:
Electronic Funds Transfers 16533 through 16677
Warrants 67016 through 67218
Payroll Transfers W1548 through W1549
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(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.
5. Approve Amendments to the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan and the General Plan Land Use Element to Implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update Prepared by:
Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan; and
2. Adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Element.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Approve a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Consider Options to Ensure the Future Sustainability of the Cypress Community Festival Prepared by:
Peter Grant, City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve a Resolution establishing an ad hoc subcommittee to consider options to ensure the future sustainability of the Cypress Community Festival.
7. Receive the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Year Update Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Acting Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Receive the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Year Update; and
2. Provide direction for the development of the FY 2025-2032 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
8. Consider a Proclamation Recognizing Woman's Club of Cypress Member Kathi McGraw Agendized by:
Bonnie Peat, Council Member
Recommendation:
Consider a proclamation recognizing Woman's Club of Cypress member Kathi McGraw.
9. Consider Establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review and Potentially Make Recommendations Regarding Park Playground Equipment and Playground Equipment Shade Structures Agendized by:
David Burke, Mayor
Recommendation:
Consider establishing an ad hoc subcommittee to review and potentially make recommendations regarding park playground equipment and playground equipment shade structures.
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 Joint Forces Training Base Regional Military Affairs Committee - January 28 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District - February 20
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, March 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 21st day of February, 2025. ________________________________
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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5. Listen to the Meeting.
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INVOCATION POLICY
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