Cypress — 2026-07-14

City Council

#1 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
#2 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).
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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.
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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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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