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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
February 23, 2026
5:30 P.M. - Closed Session
6:00 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
If you are interested in speaking during the City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.
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 Leo Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Chang
Council Member Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Rachel Strong Carnahan
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of case: Frances Marquez v. City of Cypress (U.S.D.C., Southern Div. Case No. 8:24-CV-01835-ODW (JDEx)
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 Leo Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Chang
Council Member Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Rachel Strong Carnahan
INVOCATION
Father Romeo Ascan, St. Irenaeus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A member of the City Council will lead the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney will provide a brief update from closed session.
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.) This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this time. Comments related to a specific agenda item will be heard following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council action, unless the speaker prefers to make the comment during the general public comment period. The City Council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda for this meeting, but Council members may provide brief responses. 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 or City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Time allotted for public comment (subject to change by the presiding officer).
General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes
Agenda Items (not on consent calendar): 3 minutes per item
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 of the Regular City Council Meetings held on January 12, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and the Special City Council Meetings held on January 15, 2026 and January 26, 2026 Prepared by
: Lisa Berglund, City Clerk
Recommendation
: Approve as submitted.
2. Approval of Amendment No. 6 to an Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services Prepared by:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
Recommendation:
Approve the Attached Amendment No. 6 to the Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services between the City of Cypress and Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.
3. Adoption of Media Relations Policy
Prepared by:
Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the Attached Proposed Media Relations Policy Guiding How the City will Initiate and Respond to Media Concerning City Operations and City Council Policy Deliberations/Decisions.
4. Request Approval of Proclamation Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Woman's Club of Cypress Prepared by:
Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the Proposed Proclamation.
5. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article X (Campaign Finance Reporting) of the Cypress Municipal Code by Adding New Sections 2-128.1 and 2-128.2 Establishing a Local Campaign Contribution Limit and Disclosure of Top Contributors Prepared by:
Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Conduct Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article X (Campaign Finance Reporting) of the Cypress Municipal Code by Adding New Sections 2-128.1 and 2-128.2 Establishing a Local Campaign Contribution Limit and Disclosure of Top Contributors.
6. Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2026.
Prepared by
: Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation
: Receive and File the Attached Investment Report.
7. Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period of December 27, 2025 through February 6, 2026 Prepared by
: Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation
: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for the period of December 27, 2025 through February 6, 2026:
Electronic Funds Transfers 18565 through 18714
Warrants 69633 through 69859; and
Payroll Transfers W1574 through W1576.
8. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Report (Mid-Year Budget Review) and Approve Budget Adjustments Prepared by:
Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Second Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Mid-Year Budget Review); and
2. Approve the following budget adjustments:
Increase General Fund (Fund 111) expenditures by $486,800 and revenue by $763,450 for a positive net change of $276,650; Increase Cypress Recreation and Park District General Fund (Fund 212) expenditures by $14,500; Decrease Asset Seizure Fund - Justice (Fund 282) expenditures by $64,750; Increase Asset Seizure Fund - Treasury (Fund 283) expenditures by $84,750 and reallocate $75,100 from an expenditure to a transfer to the City Capital Replacement Fund (Fund 721); Increase City Capital Projects Fund (Fund 415) expenditures by $97,000 and revenue by $37,000; Increase City Central Services Fund (Fund 711) expenditures by $24,100; Increase City Capital Replacement Fund (Fund 721) expenditures and revenue (transfers-in) by $75,100; and Increase Cypress Recreation and Park District Capital Replacement Fund (Fund 725) expenditures by $30,400.
9. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Approve the Master Reimbursement Agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
10. Accept the Installation of Traffic Signal System Software and Components, Project 352 Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Accept the Traffic Signal System Software and Components, Project 352, in the amount of $324,230.68 and approve the final payment of $16,211.54 to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.; and Authorize the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Three minutes per speaker)
The public may address the City Council on public hearing items prior to any action being taken. Individuals wishing to speak in person are requested to complete a speaker’s card.
For virtual participation, please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to call on you before addressing the City Council. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. In accordance with applicable law, Council Members should disclose any communications with individuals relevant to a public hearing item.
11. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-03 for a Convenience Store with Alcoholic Beverage Sales at 5362 Lincoln Avenue Prepared by:
Christopher Wong, Business Development Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-03 and Confirm the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NEW BUSINESS
12. City Manager Employment Agreement
Prepared by:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
Recommendation:
Approve the City Manager Employment Agreement with Shannon DeLong, and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement.
13. Receive the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Year Update Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
Receive the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Year Update; and Provide direction for the development of the FYE 2027-2033 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUED ITEMS
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Council Members and the public should promptly exit the meeting room following adjournment.
I, Lisa Berglund, City Clerk, 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 February 19, 2026. ------------------------------------------------ PAGE BREAK ------------------------------------------------------
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.
Follow this link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5201695406500855638 . Advanced registration is recommended.
The public may address the City Council virtually during Oral Communications on Agenda Items and Public Hearings. Virtual participants must click the 'hand raise' button prior to the end of the first in-person speaker to indicate they wish to address the City Council. Upon clicking the 'hand raise' button, please unmute your microphone and wait for the Mayor/City Clerk to call on you. = Hand Raise
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3. Submit Public Comments Prior to the Meeting.
The public may submit comments via email to [email protected]. Comments submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be added to the meeting record.
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 (631) 992-3221 and entering Access Code 761-150-235. 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
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk at (714) 229-6685 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.