Cypress — 2025-12-08

CLOSED SESSION\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION\nPursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9\nName of case: Frances Marquez v. City of Cypress (U.S.D.C., Southern Div. Case No. 8:24-\nCV-01835-ODW (JDEx)\nCALL TO ORDER\n6:00 P.M.\nCity Council Chambers\nROLL CALL\nCypress City Council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the\nCypress Recreation and Park District\nMayor David Burke\nMayor Pro Tem Leo Medrano\nCouncil Member Kyle Chang\nCouncil Member Bonnie Peat\nCouncil Member Rachel Strong Carnahan\nINVOCATION  Pastor Mike McKay of Cypress Neighborhood Church\nPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE\nPRESENTATION\nRetirement Recognition: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services

2.\nApprove Minutes of City Council Meetings held on August 25, 2025, October 13,\n2025, October 14, 2025 and October 27, 2025.\nPrepared by: Lisa Berglund, City Clerk\nRecommendation: Approve as submitted.

3.\nReceive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended October 31, 2025\nPrepared by: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services\nRecommendation: Receive and file the attached investment report.

4.\nReceive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period\nof October 11, 2025 through November 21, 2025\nPrepared by: Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services\nRecommendation: Receive and file the attached payment register summarized below for\nthe period of October 11, 2025 through November 21, 2025:\nElectronic Funds Transfers 18149 through 18349\nWarrants 69104 through 69429\nPayroll Transfers W1567 through W1569

5.\nAppointment of City Treasurer\nPrepared by:  Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services\nRecommendation:  Approve the appointment of Donna Mullally, Assistant Director of\nFinance and Administrative Services/Finance Manager, as Treasurer of the City of\nCypress effective December 30, 2025.

6.\nSecond Reading of an Ordinance to Lower the Speed Limit on Holder Street\nPrepared by:  Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works\nRecommendation:  Approve the second reading and adopt an Ordinance by title only and\nwaive further reading, amending Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code lowering the speed\nlimit from 40 to 35 miles per hour on Holder Street, from Lincoln Avenue to Ball Road.

7.\nApprove Amendment No. 5 to the Legal Services Agreement with Rutan & Tucker\nPrepared by:  Alicia Velasco, Planning Director\nRecommendation:  Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Rutan & Tucker for\nlegal services related to the future redevelopment of Los Alamitos Race Course.

8.\nCity Council Reorganization\nPrepared by:  Lisa Berglund, City Clerk\nRecommendation:  Select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem\nITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR\nCONTINUED ITEMS\nITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS\nCOUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES\nAND REMARKS\nCOUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION\nCITY MANAGER REMARKS