Cypress — 2026-07-14
City Council
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Item
1. Approve Minutes of the May 12, May 26, June 9 and June 23 Regular City Council
Meetings and the Minutes of the June 10 and June 23 Special Meetings
Prepared by: Lisa Berglund, City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
#10
Item
10. Public Hearing to Renew the Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 for FY 2026-27
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution renewing Cypress Corporate Center Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2026-27, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972.
#11
Item
11. Public Hearing to Consider Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 Buildout
Prepared by: Alicia Velasco, Community Development Director
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.
#12
Item
12. First Reading of an Ordinance 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: William Wynder, City Attorney
Recommendation:
Introduce for first reading an ordinance correcting and amending Section 17-53 and 17-54 of
the Cypress Municipal Code related to penalties for violation and civil remedies for the illegal
discharge of fireworks.
#13
Item
13. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Performance Review and Amendment
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Performance Review; and
2. Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City
of Cypress and Valley Vista Services, Inc.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND
REMARKS
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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Item
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1234 Amending Section 17-52 of the Municipal
Code related to the Illegal Discharge of Fireworks by Adding Section 17-52.01 (Social
Host Liability), Section 17-52.02 (Penalties for Violation), Section 17-52.03
(Enforcement & Citation Issuance), Section 17-52.04 (Right to Appeal), and Section
17-52.05 (Cost Recovery)
Prepared by: William Wynder, City Attorney
Recommendation: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1234 by title only
and waive further reading, amending Section 17-52 of the Municipal Code related to the
Illegal discharge of fireworks by adding Section 17-52.01 (Social Host Liability), Section 17-
52.02 (Penalties for Violation), Section 17-52.03 (Enforcement & Citation Issuance), Section
17-52.04 (Right to Appeal), and Section 17-52.05 (Cost Recovery).
#3
Item
3. Approve Purchase of Police Department Drones and Accept Donation from the
Cypress Police Foundation.
Prepared by: Mark Lauderback, Chief of Police
Recommendation:
1. Approve a three-year agreement for $138,388 with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Police
Department drones, software, and services.
2. Accept a $70,000 donation from the Cypress Police Foundation.
#4
Item
4. Receive and File the Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report
Prepared by: Jason Machado, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report; and
2. Renew the Military Equipment Policy previously approved by City Council via Ordinance
No. 1194.
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5. Approve 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. Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment Seven to the Cooperation Agreement between
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.
#6
Item
6. Award Contract for Public Engagement and Professional Design Services for Park
Playground Equipment Replacement, Project 465
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Award a contract to David Volz Design Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Public
Engagement and Professional Design Services for Park Playground Equipment
Replacement, Project 465, for $106,550, and authorize a contingency of $16,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract agreement.
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Item
7. Accept the Traffic Signal Improvements at Valley View Street and Plaza Drive, Project
353
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Traffic Signal Improvements at Valley View Street and Plaza Drive, Project
353, in the amount of $91,875 and approve the final payment of $4,593.75 to Yunex, LLC.;
and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
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8. Acceptance of Sidewalk Easement at 10652 Walker Street.
Prepared by: Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Accept a Grant of Permanent Easement for public sidewalk from North Bayport Industrial
Park II, LTD., located at 10652 Walker Street; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and direct the City
Clerk to record the easement document with the County Recorder.
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9. Accept a Donation of 75 Veteran Challenge Coins from GFWC Woman’s Club of
Cypress
Prepared by: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services
Recommendation: Accept a donation of 75 Veteran Challenge Coins valued at $750 from
the GFWC Woman’s Club of Cypress.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
#1
Presentation
PRESENTATIONS
the Declaration of Independence
Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners
Oath of Office for Incoming Commissioners
Receive the Project Achievement Award for Arnold Cypress Park from Robert
Echavarria, Griffin Structures
Presentation of the CHP 10851 Award to Cypress Officer Seth Ramsey from Chief Lauderback
E-Bike Legislation Update from Connor Medina, Regional Public Affairs Manager, Cal Cities