Cypress — 2026-03-10

1.\nApproval to Submit Application for Recognition by Caltrans as a "Clean California\nCommunity"\nPrepared by:  Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager\nRecommendation:  Authorize the Mayor to electronically submit the pledge as described in\nthe attached application.

10.\nAdoption of Media Relations Policy\nPrepared by: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager\nRecommendation: Approve the attached proposed media relations policy guiding how the\nCity will initiate and respond to media concerning city operations and City Council policy\ndeliberations/decisions.\nITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ITEMS 11 - 12

11.\nDiscussion of Mayor Pro Tem Chang's Proposal to Consider Adopting a Resolution\nAnnouncing Its Commitment to End Child Marriage\nPrepared by:  Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager\nRecommendation:  Discuss Mayor Pro Tem Chang's suggestion to ask staff to prepare a\nresolution announcing the City of Cypress' commitment to end child marriage by calling for\na state “18 NO EXCEPTIONS” law.

12.\nDiscussion of Mental Health Resources Available to Cypress Residents Proposed by\nCouncil Member Strong Carnahan\nPrepared by:  Jason Machado, Senior Management Analyst\nRecommendation:  Discussion of mental health resources available to Cypress residents\nproposed by Council Member Strong Carnahan.\nCOUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND\nREMARKS\nCOUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION\nCITY MANAGER REMARKS

2.\nAppointment of City Treasurer\nPrepared by:  Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services\nRecommendation:  Approve the appointment of Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance\nand Administrative Services, as Treasurer of the City of Cypress effective March 17, 2026.

3.\nApprove an Agreement for On-Call Solid Waste Consulting Services\nPrepared by:  Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works\nRecommendation:\n1. Approve an agreement with CityGreen Consulting, LLC, for on-call solid waste consulting\nservices; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to approve annual task orders under this Agreement, in an\namount not to exceed the adopted annual budget for solid waste consulting services.

4.\nApprove an Agreement for On-Call Stormwater/Water Quality and Fats, Oils, and\nGrease (FOG) Program Management, Plan Review and Inspection Services\nPrepared by:  Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works\nRecommendation:\n1. Approve an agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for on-call Stormwater/Water\nQuality and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program management, plan review and\ninspection services; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to approve annual task orders under this agreement, in an\namount not to exceed the adopted annual budget for stormwater/water quality and FOG\nservices.

5.\nAccept the Arnold Cypress Park Rehabilitation, Project 308\nPrepared by:  Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works\nRecommendation:\n1. Accept the Arnold Cypress Park Rehabilitation, Project 308, in the amount of\n$29,739,898.14 and approve the final payment of $350,000 to Los Angeles Engineering,\nInc.; and\n2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder.

6.\nApprove Updates to the Contribution Policy for Non-Profit Organizations\nPrepared by:  Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services\nRecommendation:  Approve Updates to the Contribution Policy for Non-Profit\nOrganizations.

7.\nApprove Short-Term Amended and Restated Agreements with Cypress School\nDistrict for Community Park Sites at Damron and Vessels School Properties\nPrepared by:  Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services\nRecommendation:\n1. Approve an amended and restated joint use agreement with Cypress School District for a\ncommunity park site at 5400 Myra Avenue, Cypress known as the former Damron School\nSite; and\n2. Approve an amended and restated joint use agreement with Cypress School District for a\ncommunity park site at 5900 Cathy Avenue, Cypress located next to Frank Vessels\nElementary School.

8.\nAdopt the Strategic Plan and 2026 Objectives\nPrepared by: Jason Machado Senior Management Analyst\nRecommendation: Adopt the Strategic Plan and 2026 Objectives.\nITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR\nCONTINUED ITEMS 9 - 10

9.\nAdopt the 2026 Federal and State Legislative Platform\nPrepared by: Jason Machado, Senior Management Analyst\nRecommendation: Adopt the 2026 Federal and State Legislative Platform.

PRESENTATIONS\nGFWC Woman’s Club of Cypress Celebrating 60 Years of Volunteer Service in Cypress