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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
August 25, 2026
5:30 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
5:30 P.M.
City 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
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CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Shannon DeLong, City Manager and Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Employee Groups: Cypress Employees' Association, Maintenance Employees' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Management Association and Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(2) & (e)(3) to consider the claim(s) of Paul Floyd. The claim is available for inspection pursuant to Government Code §54957.5.
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
Rabbi Marcus, Chabad of Cypress
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance will be led by a member of the City Council.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney will announce reportable actions(s).
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation from Erika Gary, Senior Director of Outcomes and Partnerships, Boys and Girls Club Recognition of Veterans William Francis Sesito and Mario Alberto Cepedes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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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 July 14, Regular City Council Meeting Prepared by
: Lisa Berglund, City Clerk
Recommendation
: Approve as submitted.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1233 Correcting and Amending Section 17-53 and 17-54 of the Municipal Code Related to Penalties for Violation and Civil Remedies for the Illegal Discharge of Fireworks Prepared by
: Jason Machado, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation
: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1233 by title only and waive further reading, correcting and amending Section 17-53 and 17-54 of the Municipal Code related to penalties for violation and civil remedies for the illegal discharge of fireworks.
3. Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Objectives
Prepared by
: Jason Machado, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation
: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan objectives.
4. Accept Office of Traffic Safety DUI Traffic Enforcement Grant Prepared by
: Mark Lauderback, Chief of Police
Recommendation
:
1. Accept the FY 2026-27 Office of Traffic Safety DUI/Traffic Enforcement grant;
2. Adopt a resolution approving a budget amendment for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents related to the Grant.
5. Receive and File Annual Report Regarding Development Impact Fees Prepared by
: Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation
: Receive and File the attached Annual Report Regarding Development Impact Fees.
6. Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period of June 6, 2026 through August 7, 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 June 6, 2026 through August 7, 2026:
Electronic Funds Transfers 19644 through 20427
Warrants 70777 through 71215
Payroll Transfers W1585 through W1589
7. Receive and File the Investment Reports for the Months Ended June 30, 2026 and July 31, 2026.
Prepared by
: Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation
: Receive and file the attached investment reports.
8. Amend Agreement with Tyler Technologies. Inc.
Prepared by
: Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation
: Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. by executing sales quotations to add Time & Attendance, Dynamic & State Reporting, Miscellaneous Billing & Receivables, and Bank Reconciliation services.
9. Confirm Approval of Amendment Seven to the Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange for Continued Participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs for Fiscal Years 2027-2028 through 2029-2030 Prepared by
: Christopher Wong, Community Development Manager
Recommendation
:
1. Confirm the City Council's approval of Amendment Seven to the Cooperation Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Cypress for continued participation in the Urban County CDBG and HOME Programs for Fiscal Years 2027-2028 through 2029-2030; and
2. Authorize the Director of Community Development to execute Amendment Seven to the Cooperation Agreement.
10. Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Veterans Park Sports Court, Project 362 Prepared by
: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Veterans Park Sports Court, Project 362;
2. Award a contract to MDJ Management, LLC, for $521,319.85, and authorize a contingency of $78,200, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract agreement;
3. Award a task order for Construction Inspection Services to FCG Consultants, Inc. for $70,735.76, and authorize a contingency of $10,600; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving a budget amendment for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
11. Amend Task Order for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services Prepared by
: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
:
1. Approve an amendment in the amount of $7,737.89 for a task order with FCG Consultants, Inc. for public works construction management and inspection services; and
2. Authorize an appropriation increase in the amount of $7,737.89 in the City's General Fund.
12. Award Contract for Senior Center Kitchen Floor and Grease Interceptor Replacement, Project 420 Prepared by
: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
:
1. Award a contract to Angeles Contractor Inc. for $136,118.85, authorize a contingency of $20,500, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract agreement; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving a budget amendment for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
13. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the Senior Mobility Program Prepared by:
Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services Recommendation:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the cooperative agreement between Orange County Transportation Authority and City of Cypress for the Senior Mobility Program; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving a budget amendment for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
14. Approve Amended and Restated Agreements with Cypress School District for Community Park Sites at Damron, Vessels, and Swain School Properties Prepared by
: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services Recommendation
:
1. Approve an amended and restated joint use agreement with Cypress School District for a community park site at 5400 Myra Avenue, Cypress known as the former Damron School Site;
2. Approve an amended and restated joint use agreement with Cypress School District for a community park site at 5900 Cathy Avenue, Cypress located next to Frank Vessels Elementary School; and
3. Approve an amended and restated joint use agreement with Cypress School District for a community park site at 5851 Newman Street, Cypress located next to the previous Swain site.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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15. Continued Public Hearing to Consider Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 Buildout Item No. 15 is a continued public hearing from July 14, 2026. Consistent with public-comment procedures, each person may speak once on a public hearing item. Public comment on August 25, 2026, will therefore be limited to individuals who did not speak on this item on July 14, 2026.
Prepared by
: Alicia Velasco, Director of Community Development
Recommendation
:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report, and approving Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19247; and
3. Introduce for first reading of an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement by title only and waive further reading.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Designate Voting Delegate and Legislative Position for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Prepared by
: Jason Machado, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation
:
1. Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference; and
2. Affirm an official City Council legislative position on a Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities calling for a working group to consider a State constitutional amendment or other form of initiative to ensure final local authority over housing and land use decisions.
CONTINUED WORKSHOP ITEMS
Park Impact Fee Nexus Study
Recommendation
: Continue if necessary.
Park Loan Discussion
Recommendation
: Continue if necessary.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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 August 19 , 2026. ------------------------------------------------ PAGE BREAK ------------------------------------------------------
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INVOCATION POLICY
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