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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
July 14, 2025
6:00 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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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
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners and Oath of Office for Incoming Commissioners Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Presentation
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 - Meeting of May 27, June 9, and June 23, 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. Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Updating the Municipal Code Relating to the Composition of the Traffic Commission Prepared by:
Peter Grant, City Manager
Recommendation:
Conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance, by title only, amending Municipal Code Section 2-70 relating to the composition of the Traffic Commission and Section 2-60 relating to eligibility for appointment.
4. Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Updating the Municipal Code to Amend Purchasing Authority Limits Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance, by title only, amending Municipal Code Section 21A authorizing changes in purchasing authority limits.
5. 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.
6. Receive and File the Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report Prepared by:
Mark Lauderback, Chief of Police
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report; and
2. Renew the Military Equipment Policy previously approved by City Council Ordinance No. 1194.
7. Approve the Purchase of One Replacement Police Department Motorcycle Prepared by:
Mark Lauderback, Chief of Police
Recommendation:
1. Authorize an appropriation increase of $39,040 in the Capital Replacement Fund for the purchase and unfitting of one motorcycle; and
2. Authorize a transfer of $39,040 from the General Liability Fund to the Capital Replacement Fund for the purchase.
8. Approve the Sewer System Management Plan Update
Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Sewer System Management Plan Update.
9. Approve a Contract Amendment to Replace the Roof and HVAC of a City-Owned Building at 10161 Moody Street (Cedar Glen Park), Project 378 Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Replace the Roof and HVAC of a City-Owned Building at 10161 Moody Street, Project 378, in an amount not to exceed $103,798; and
2. Authorize an appropriation of $103,798 in the City Capital Projects Fund; and
3. Approve a transfer of $103,798 from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund to the City Capital Projects Fund.
10. Approve a Contract for Independent Auditing Services Prepared by:
Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
1. Approve a contract with Eide Bailly, LLP to perform annual auditing services for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2027 for an amount not to exceed $221,000; and
2. Approve an appropriation increase of $2,000 in the Cypress Recreation and Park District's General Fund to provide audit services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Three minutes per speaker)
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Council Members should disclose communications with anyone relevant to a Public Hearing item.
11. Approve a Tentative Tract Map for a 20-Unit Townhome Development at 5302 Lincoln Avenue Prepared by:
Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 19358 and finding the project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Affordable Housing Agreement.
12. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for a Drive-Thru Fast Food Restaurant at 4125 Ball Road Prepared by:
Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 and confirm the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Approve the Scope of Work for a Performance Review of the Solid Waste Franchise Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Approve the scope of work for a performance review of the Solid Waste Franchise.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
14. Discuss Promoting Volunteer Opportunities in Cypress Agendized by:
David Burke, Mayor
Recommendation:
Discuss promoting volunteer opportunities in Cypress.
15. Discuss Oral Communications During City Council Meetings Agendized by:
David Burke, Mayor
Recommendation:
Discuss Oral Communications during City Council meetings.
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 LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT SERGEANT SHIOU DENG AND CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER MIGUEL CANO The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, August 25, 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 11th day of July, 2025. ________________________________
Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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INVOCATION POLICY
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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