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CypressCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
49,531
Per-capita income
$50,072
Median home value
$870,100
Bachelor's or higher
49%
Typical home value $1,082,664 +2.8% yr/yr · +32.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 3 2024-11-05
Leo Medrano ✓ 2,036 · Kyle Chang ✓ 1,957 · Mark H. Plager 1,928 · Glenn Button 1,676 · Blaze Bhence 1,329 · Gayel Kaplan 565
City Council 2022-11-08
David Burke ✓ 7,099 · Scott Minikus ✓ 6,514 · Bonnie Peat ✓ 6,211 · Rachel Strong 5,142 · He Len 5,098 · Terry Miller 4,717
City Council 2020-11-03
Anne Hertz ✓ 8,129 · Frances Marquez ✓ 7,353 · Carrie Katsumata Hayashida 6,070 · Blaze Bhence 4,020 · Steve Mauss 3,988 · Rachel Strong 3,800

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 14, 2026

City Council Regular

Council to consider Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 buildout

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 buildout, which includes certifying an Environmental Impact Report, approving a tentative tract map, and a development agreement. Other items include a second reading of a fireworks social host liability ordinance, approval of police drone purchases with a donation, and a solid waste franchise agreement amendment. The consent calendar covers minutes, traffic signal improvements, a sidewalk easement, and donations.

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Good evening, everyone. I'd like to call to order the July 20, I'm sorry, July 14, 2026 regular meeting of the Cypress City Council. City Clerk, please call the roll. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Here. Council Member Peay? Here. Council Member Burke? Here. Mayor Pro Temcheng? And Mayor Medrano? Present. All present. Great. Thank you. Now I'd like to invite the invocation for tonight's evening for Gerardo Arnauto of OCFA. Please join us at the podium for the invocation. Everyone else, please stand if you are able to. Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. Wow, full house. Wonderful. Well, what a privilege it is, and thank you all for all that you do, all of you civil servants and our chief and police department and my chief over there in the fire department. Would you join me in a word of prayer? Almighty God, we come to you this evening as we lay before you all of our plans and ideas. I thank you for all of these men and women that choose to serve this beautiful city. I pray your blessings, your covering, and above all, Lord, wisdom in their decisions and choices that they need to make. Thank you for this time, and we pray all this in your name. Amen. Please remain standing. Face the flag. Place your hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please take your seats. Tonight we'll have a few presentations. For …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL July 14, 2026 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 6:00 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   INVOCATION   Chaplain Gerardo Arenado, Orange County Fire Authority, Battalion 8   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance will be led by a member of the City Council.   PRESENTATIONS Proclamation in Honor of the City of Cypress 70th Anniversary and the 250th Anniversary of 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 …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council Regular

Cypress City Council to hold November 2026 municipal election and terminate local emergency

The Cypress City Council will meet on June 23, 2026, to decide on key administrative and fiscal matters, including adopting resolutions for the November 3, 2026 municipal election and terminating a local emergency declared in May 2026. The council will also receive updates on strategic plans, investment reports, and approve contracts for traffic engineering and public works services.

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Good evening, Cypress. I'd like to call to order the June 23rd, 2026 regular meeting of the Cypress City Council. City Clerk, please call the roll. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Here. Council Member Peat? Here. Council Member Burke? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Chang? And Mayor Medrano? Present. All present. Thank you. If everyone can please stand for the invocation. Father Mark Cruz? O living God, we ask that you pour for your grace of wisdom , guidance, compassion, and concern for all as the City of Cypress Council meeting begins. We entrust to you the leaders of the city and all who call Cypress home. Together, we may continue to promote the common good and advance the welfare of all residents, institutions, businesses, and organizations that can contribute to the life of our community. We commend to you, we commend to your care, Mayor Lear Medr ano, Mayor Potem Kyle Chang, and Council Members David Burke , Bonnie Pete, and Rachel Strong-Carnahan. Bless this evening's meeting with the gifts of fruitful discernment, respectful dialogue, meaningful collaboration, and prudent decision-making for the benefit of the entire City and its residents. Grant to all who are gathered here the wisdom to address the various needs and concerns of the community with integrity and due regard for the dignity and well-being of every person. Inspiring us a spirit of mutual respect and a sincere commitment to seek what is true, good, and just, especially for those who are most vulnerable and in need. …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL June 23, 2026 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 6:00 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   INVOCATION   Father Mark Cruz, St. Irenaeus    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance will be led by a member of the City Council.   PRESENTATIONS Orange County Vector Control 2026 Mosquito Awareness Campaign Recognition of Volunteers and Donors for the Temporary Evacuation Center and Incident Command Recognize Warland Investments for Donations for Evacuation Recovery   ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments on non-agenda items will be h …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council Special

Cypress Council interviews candidates for three vacant commissions

The Cypress City Council will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for three vacant city commissions: the Recreation and Community Services Commission (two openings), the Senior Citizens Commission (two openings), and the Traffic Commission (one opening). This is a procedural discussion item with no formal decisions scheduled.

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL June 23, 2026 5:00 P.M.   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the Special City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                    CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. Executive Board Room   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   During Special Meetings, oral communication is limited to items listed on the agenda. If you are interested in speaking to the City Council about the item on the agenda, information about how to participate in the Special City Council meeting appears on the last page of the agenda.   DISCUSSION ITEM Commission Applicant Interviews Recreation and Community Services Commission - Two Vacancies Senior Citizens Commission - Two Vacancies Traffic Commission - One Vacancy   ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, beginn …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026

City Council Special

Cypress council interviews candidates for three vacancies

The Cypress City Council will interview applicants for two vacancies on the Recreation and Community Services Commission, two vacancies on the Senior Citizens Commission, and one vacancy on the Traffic Commission. The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. in the Executive Board Room.

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL June 10, 2026 4:00 P.M.   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the Special City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 4:00 P.M. Executive Board Room   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 During Special Meetings, oral communication is limited to items listed on the agenda. If you are interested in speaking to the City Council about the item on the agenda, information about how to participate in the Special City Council meeting appears on the last page of the agenda.   DISCUSSION ITEM Commission Applicant Interviews Recreation and Community Services Commission - Two Vacancies Senior Citizens Commission - Two Vacancies Traffic Commission - One Vacancy   ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, June 23, 20 …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Regular

City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budgets for Cypress and Park District

The Cypress City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for the City and the Cypress Recreation and Park District. Other action items include approving a settlement agreement in the Marquez v. City of Cypress lawsuit for $85,000 and adopting the seven-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-27 through 2032-33. Consent items include authorizing responses to grand jury reports, updating the master fee schedule, and accepting completed projects for accessible pedestrian signals ($475,620) and Veterans Park restroom renovations ($234,930.82).

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Thank you everyone for your patience. I'd like to call to A ura the June 9th, 2026 regular meeting of Cypress City Council. City Clerk, please conduct a roll call. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Here. Council Member Pete? Here. Council Member Burke? Here. Mayor Pro Temcheng? Here. Mayor Medrano? Present. All present. Thank you. Everyone stand please for the invocation. The invocation will be provided by Pastor May from Cypress Neighborhood Church. Thank you. We come before you today with great gratitude and humility. You are... Where people can serve their neighbors, seek the common good, and enjoy the freedom of the United States. I come before you to pray for the members of this City Council, for all who serve in the public office. Grant each and everyone wisdom, discernment as they consider difficult matters, and integrity as they make decisions that affect the lives of so many. As your word teaches, if any of you like wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all. I claim this promise for all the City Members Council. Lord, help these leaders to pursue what is right, what is just, and what is beneficial for the people they serve. Give them the spirit of unity, cooperation, and respect, even when they are different of opinions. May their discussion be marked by civility and humility and sincere desire to seek the welfare of this community. We pray for the citizens of this city, for the families, businesses, schools, first responders, and community organizations. …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL June 9, 2026 5:00 P.M. - Closed Session 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. Executive Board Room   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 This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding matters listed under closed session. The City Council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda during this time however Council members may provide brief responses. Please complete a speaker’s card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Time allotted for public comment is …
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Tue May 26, 2026

City Council Regular

Council to consider $199,797 contract for Baroldi Sycamore Park expansion design

The Cypress City Council will vote on consent items including the investment report, fiscal policies, five-year technology master plan, and an SB1 road maintenance funding list. A $199,797 contract for the Baroldi Sycamore Park expansion design is up for award. New business includes ratifying a local emergency proclamation related to a Garden Grove chemical leak. Council will also discuss adding an Indigenous land acknowledgment to meetings and changing the meeting agenda structure.

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Good evening, everyone. I'd like to reconvene this meeting. Call to order the May 26, 2026 regular meeting of the City of Cypress, City Council. City Clerk, please call the roll. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Here. Council Member Burke? Here. Council Member Peete? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Chang? Mayor Medrano? Present. All present. Thank you very much. Next on the agenda is invocation. The invocation will be provided by Pastor Manny Gonzalez, Cypress Neighborhood Church. Please join us at the podium and everyone else. Can you please stand as you are able to? Very thankful for being here tonight, and thank you for allowing me to share our prayer for you tonight. Gracious Lord in heaven, we thank you for the blessing upon us. Thank you, Lord, for giving us this great country, this beautiful state, and wonderful city. Lord, we honor you for who you are and the power you over everything and over everyone. Almighty God, we have promised that you have people humble themselves and recognize you. Your great mercy and love, you will hear them and bless them abundantly. I thank you, Lord, for all these men and women who have devoted their lives to serve you and work for the sake of our safe, prosperous, and dynamic community. Grant them wisdom, love, justice, and integrity as they perform their duties and responsibilities upon us and this wonderful city that you have placed them to be a public servant. Lord, I ask you to lead them, guide them, and give them a cheerful heart as they serve …
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AMENDED AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL May 26, 2026 5:30 P.M. - Closed Session 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. Executive Board Room   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   This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding matters listed under closed session. The City Council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda during this time however Council members may provide brief responses. Please complete a speaker’s card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Time allotted for publ …
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Tue May 19, 2026

West-Comm Board of Directors

Board to adopt amended 2026-27 budget for police communications center

The West-Comm Board of Directors will vote on an amended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the main action item. The consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes, financial reports for periods ending December 2025 and March 2026, audited financial statements for FY 2024-25, and several resolutions updating pay schedules and benefits for dispatchers and non-represented employees. No closed session or old business is scheduled.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT 911 Seal Beach Boulevard Seal Beach, CA  90740 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered and has been posted as required by law.  Except as provided by law, no action shall be taken on any items not appearing herein.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a public meeting, please contact Kasandra Edwards at the West Cities Police Communications Center (562) 594-7243 forty-eight hours (48) prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements may be made to ensure accessibility.                     REGULAR MEETING May 19, 2026 CALL TO ORDER 4:30 P.M.   ROLL CALL Bonnie Peat, City of Cypress Jordan Nefulda, City of Los Alamitos Ben Wong, City of Seal Beach   WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS   ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this time, any member of the public may come forward to speak on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the West Cities Police Communications Center Board of Directors not otherwise on the Agenda.  Remarks are to be limited to not more than five minutes.     OLD BUSIN …
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Wed May 13, 2026

City Council Workshop

City Council to hold FY 2026-27 Budget and CIP Workshop

The Cypress City Council is holding a special workshop session. The body will discuss the FY 2026-27 Budget and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING WORKSHOP OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL May 13, 2026 5:00 P.M.   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California                 CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. Executive Board Room   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 During Special Meetings, oral communication is limited to items listed on the agenda. If you are interested in speaking to the City Council about the item on the agenda, information about how to participate in the Special City Council meeting appears on the next page of the agenda.   WORKSHOP SESSION   1.   FY 2026-27 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Workshop     ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be a Regular City Council Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. I, Lisa A. Berglund, City Clerk for the City of Cypress, California certify under penalty of perjury under t …
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Tue May 12, 2026

City Council Regular

City Council approves contracts and budget adjustments for FY 2025-26

The Cypress City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a five-year extension for crossing guard services, budget adjustments for the Recreation and Park District, and agreements for landscape maintenance and stormwater permits. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations.

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Good evening. I'd like to call to order the May 12, 2026 regular meeting of the Cypress City Council, City Clerk, can you please conduct a roll call? Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Here. Council Member Peet? Here. Council Member Burke? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Chang? Here. Mayor Medrano? Present. All present. Thank you. This evening, the invocation will be provided by Chaplain Garardo Arnauto, Orange County Fire Authority, Battalion 8. Chaplain, please join us at the podium. And everyone else, please stand if you are able to. Good evening, everybody. Mayor, City Councilman, men and women that serve our city. Join me in a word of prayer. Father God, we just want to come to you right now. We want to invoke your presence. We thank you for all of these men and women that serve this beautiful city. Thank you for our first responders, the police department, the firefighters, and all those that are serving our community. Bless this time together. And bless them with wisdom and knowledge and best leadership to how to be the best that we can be for those that put us in this position. So we thank you for this time together. And we pray all this in your son's name. Amen. Thank you, God. Please remain standing. Face the flag. Put your hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God and indivisible with liberty and justice for all. City Attorney, if you could please provide a clos …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2026 5:30 P.M. - Closed Session 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. Executive Board Room   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 / WORKSHOP ITEMS   This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding matters listed under closed session. The City Council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda during this time however Council members may provide brief responses. Please complete a speaker's card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Time allotted for publ …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council Regular

Cypress City Council to consider vehicle impoundment for unlawful dumping

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish vehicle impound procedures for unlawful dumping and a settlement regarding opioid distributor funds. The body is also reviewing several public works contracts and draft fiscal policies.

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Good evening, everyone. Thank you very much. Sorry for the delays. We'll go and start this meeting. Roll call, please. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Here. Council Member Burke? Here. Council Member Peete? Here. Mayor Partom Chang? And Mayor Medrano? Present. All present? Great. At this time, we'll like to go in and invite Pastor Nadar Hanau from King of the Nations Church to do the invocation. Everyone can please stand. Good evening, everyone. Let's pray. Heavenly Father, we come before you today as the sovereign Lord of all nations and the giver of every good gift. You are the source of wisdom, justice, and peace, and we humbly acknowledge our need for you. We thank you for the city of Cyprus, for its history, its people, and its future. As this community marks 70 years, we give you praise for the faithfulness across generations, for the families who have built this city, and for the leaders who have served it with diligence and care. Lord, we lift up the city council, and all who serve alongside them. Grant them wisdom that is pure and peaceable, clarity in judgment and unity in purpose. Strengthen them to lead with integrity and to seek the good of all who live and work in this city. We pray especially in this season of transition. We ask your blessings upon the new city manager and all the administrative leaders. Establish their steps. Grant them discernment. And surround them with wise counsel as they help guide the city forward. We also lift up the well-being of this …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL April 28, 2026 5:30 P.M. - Closed Session 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. Executive Board Room   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 This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding matters listed under closed session. The City Council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda during this time however Council members may provide brief responses. Please complete a speaker's card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Time allotted for public comment is three mi …
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Tue Mar 24, 2026

City Council Regular

Cypress City Council to consider vehicle purchases and restaurant expansion

The City Council will discuss purchasing replacement maintenance vehicles and a conditional use permit for a restaurant expansion. The body is also considering a resolution to end child marriage and an ordinance regarding vehicle impoundment for unlawful dumping.

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Good evening, everyone. I'd like to call this meeting to order. City Clerk. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Here. Council Member Burke? Here. Council Member Pete? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Chang? Here. Mayor Bedrano? Present. All present. Great. I'd like to proceed next to the invocation. If everyone can please stand. I'd like to welcome Pastor Todd Overton from the Church of Jesus Latter-day Saints. To the front, please. I'm sorry, correction. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joe. Sorry. City Attorney, please. Happy to do it. If you join with me, our Heavenly Father, we are grateful to be gathered tonight in this council chamber to conduct the business of the community of Cyprus. We are grateful to live in this beautiful community where we can live, work, and play in peace and in safety. We are grateful for the wisdom of the collective consensus of the city council and pray, Father, that you will bless them as they deliberate and make important decisions on matters that are on tonight's agenda. We are grateful for the opportunity that we have to participate in this representative form of government and pray that we can do so respectfully and in a meaningful and contributory manner. And these things we pray for and ask your blessings over. Amen. Thank you. Take the flag. Place your hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation , under God, indivisible, with liberty …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL March 24, 2026 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER : 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   Pastor Tod Overton, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance will be led by a member of the City Council.   PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Police Officer Andres Lopez Receive the Award of Excellence for Park Planning for Arnold Cypress Park from the California Parks and Recreation Society Recognition for Government Finance Professionals Week March 23 - 27, 2026   ORAL COMMUNICATIONS   This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments …
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Tue Mar 24, 2026

City Council Study Session Special Meeting

City Council to hold workshop on budget and fund balance policies

The City Council and the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District will conduct a workshop. The session focuses on budget, reserves, and fund balance policies for the City and Recreation District.

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AGENDA CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WORKSHOP March 24, 2026 5:00 P.M.   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the Special City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. Executive Board Room   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 During Special Meetings, oral communication is limited to items listed on the agenda. If you are interested in speaking to the City Council about the item on the agenda, information about how to participate in the Special City Council meeting appears on the last page of the agenda.   WORKSHOP SESSION 1.  Conduct a City Council Workshop on City and Recreation District Budget, Reserves and Fund       Balance Policies        Recommendation : Hold the workshop.   ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the City Council will occur this evening at 6:00 …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026

City Council Regular

Council to accept $29.7M Arnold Cypress Park Rehabilitation project

The City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes accepting the $29.7 million Arnold Cypress Park Rehabilitation, approving on-call solid waste and stormwater consulting agreements, and updating the non-profit contribution policy. New business includes adopting the 2026 Strategic Plan and Objectives. Council members also propose discussions on a commitment to end child marriage and on mental health resources for residents.

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Good evening, everyone. I'd like to call this meeting to order. Roll call, please. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Present. Council Member Burke? Here. Council Member P? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Chang? Here. Mayor Medrano? Present. All present. This moment, I'd like to invite Pastor Mike McKay up to the front from Cypress Neighborhood Church to give the inv ocation. Please stand, everyone. Thank you, Mayor Medrano and City Council members. Prayer is much needed in these war-torn times and also with the political tensions that seem to continue and really our everyday lives. We face difficulties, hardships, struggles, and we need some divine wisdom. And I do, just before we pray, want to thank you, our City Council, for the hard work you do and our city staff and the great way that you work to help make Cypress a great place to live and to work, to play. And I always like to add pray because of my job. But thank you for all you do. This is a great city. And we're so thankful for that and appreciate all that you do to make Cypress a wonderful and incredible place. Will you pray with me? A wonderful God and loving Father, we thank you for your protection and provision and blessing. And being our stability in these uncertain times, we thank you for your constant love and amazing grace you offer to each of us. We do pray for the war in the Middle East. God, may this conflict come to a quick end. Please be with those families that have experienced great loss and bring in the aid needed t …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL March 10, 2026 6:00 P.M.    www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California Individuals interested in speaking at a City Council meeting may find participation instructions on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 6:00 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   INVOCATION   Pastor Mike McKay, Cypress Neighborhood Church   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance will be led by a member of the City Council.   PRESENTATIONS GFWC Woman's Club of Cypress Celebrating 60 Years of Volunteer Service in Cypress   ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this time. Comments related to a specific agenda item will be heard following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council action, unless the …
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Mon Feb 23, 2026

City Council Regular

Council to adopt campaign contribution limits and hire city manager

The Cypress City Council will hold a closed session on existing litigation, then consider a consent calendar that includes the second reading of an ordinance to establish local campaign contribution limits and disclosure requirements, mid-year budget adjustments, and other routine items. A public hearing is set for a conditional use permit for a convenience store with alcohol sales at 5362 Lincoln Avenue. New business includes approving a city manager employment agreement with Shannon DeLong and receiving the capital improvement program mid-year update.

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Good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining us. I'd like to reconvene this meeting. City Clerk, if you can do a roll call, please. Council Member Strong-Carnahan? Present. Council Member Burke? Here. Council Member Peet? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Chang? Here. And Mayor Medrano? Present. All present? Thank you. Everyone can please stand for the invocation. Father Romeo, son from St. Anarisa is going to... Amen. Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, Amen. Good and loving God, we thank you for bringing us together today. As we begin this meeting, we ask for your guidance and wisdom. Help us to listen with open minds and respectful hearts. Teach us to speak kindly, think clearly, and decide fairly. May your discussion be filled with understanding and cooperation. Help us to work not for personal gain, but for the good of everyone we serve. Bless this person here and bless the work we are about to do. We place this meeting in your loving hands. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation , under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. City Attorney, if you can please provide a report. Yes. Thank you, Mayor, members of the Council, and all those present. The City Council met in closed session and held a discussion as to the single item listed on the closed session portion of the agenda, namely conference with legal counsel, one item of existing litigation, the matter of Francis Marquez versus City of …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL February 23, 2026 5:30 P.M. - Closed Session 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. Executive Board Room   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     CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of case: Frances Marquez v. City of Cypress (U.S.D.C., Southern Div. Case No. 8:24-CV-01835-ODW (JDEx)   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 …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council Special

Council to discuss updating Cypress Strategic Plan in workshop

The Cypress City Council is holding a special meeting as a workshop session to discuss and provide direction on updating the City's Strategic Plan. No formal decisions are expected; the purpose is to gather council input.

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL February 17, 2026 9:00 A.M.   www.cypressca.org 5700 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                 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 WORKSHOP ITEM During Special Meetings, oral communication is limited to items listed on the agenda. If you are interested in speaking to the City Council about the item on the agenda, information about how to participate in the Special City Council meeting appears on the last page of the agenda.   WORKSHOP SESSION 1. Strategic Planning Session - Discuss and Provide Direction on Updating the City of Cypress          Strategic Plan       Recommendation : Hold the workshop.   ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026

City Council Regular

Cypress City Council to vote on campaign finance limits and city contracts

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding campaign contribution limits and the use of the city seal. The body is also reviewing contracts for electric vehicle charging stations and police shooting range repairs.

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Great. If everyone can please take their seats, we'll start this meeting. Go ahead, City Clerk. Council Member Rachel Strong-Carnahan. Present. Council Member David Berg. Here. Council Member Bonnie Peet. Here. Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Chang. Here. And Mayor Leo Medrano. Present. All present. Great. I'd like to invite to the front, Invocation Bishop Peter Bystrom from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Everyone can please stand. We approach you this evening with extreme gratitude in our hearts for the blessings we have received at thy hands. We're grateful for the privilege of living in this great country and for the blessing of living in this great city. We're thankful for those who are willing to sacrifice their time and talents to help guide and direct the affairs of our community, that we can help uplift each other and build good communities and help each other find love, peace, and joy in their living here in the city of Cyprus. We pray this evening for peace to be with us, that we will be able to discuss the matters at hand with civility and grace, that we might be able to come to good decisions that will benefit the lives of others. We pray this evening for peace to be with us, that we will be able to discuss the matters at hand with civility and grace, and that we will be able to learn how to cooperate and do so in a manner that we can all leave feeling gratified that the best was done. We pray for thy guidance in our communities as well, Father, that we might …
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL February 9, 2026 5:00 P.M. - Closed Session 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. Executive Board Room   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  The public may address the City Council on Closed Session items prior to any action taken. Although Council Members may provide brief responses, the City Council may not engage in a discussion with members of the public during the meeting. Please complete a Speaker's Card to address the City Council in-person.    CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6 to discuss appointment, salary, compensation and fringe benefits related to …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026

City Council Special

City Council to meet in closed session regarding City Manager appointment

The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will discuss the appointment of a City Manager.

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL January 26, 2026 8:45 A.M.   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during a City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                 CALL TO ORDER 8:45 A.M. Executive Board Room   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 During Special Meetings, oral communication is limited to items listed on the agenda. If you are interested in speaking to the City Council about the item on the agenda, information about how to participate in the Special City Council meeting appears on the last page of the agenda.   CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957 Title: City Manager   REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney will provide an update from closed session.   ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, Jan …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026

City Council Regular

Cypress City Council to vote on campaign finance reform and adult day care facility

The Cypress City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 26, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Key decisions include approving a campaign finance reform ordinance, adopting a conditional use permit for an adult day health care facility at 6269 Ball Road, and recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Cypress. The meeting also features a public hearing on the adult day care facility and a vote to change the council meeting day from Monday to Tuesday.

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL January 26, 2026 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting     www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                   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 : Pastor Brandon Beukelman, West Cypress Church   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   PRESENTATIONS Recognition of the Cypress High School Girls Volleyball Team Division II State Championship    ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this time. Comments related to a specific agenda item will be heard following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council action, unless the speaker prefers to make the comment during the general public comment period. The City Council cannot …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026

City Council Special

City Council to discuss City Manager appointment in closed session

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a public employee appointment. The session is closed to the public under Government Code Section §54957.

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL January 15, 2026 8:30 a.m.   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during the Special City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                   CALL TO ORDER 8:30 a.m. Executive Board Room   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 During Special Meetings, oral communication is limited to items listed on the agenda. If you are interested in speaking to the City Council about the item on the agenda, information about how to participate in the Special City Council meeting appears on the last page of the agenda.   CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957 Title: City Manager   REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney will provide a brief report from closed session.   ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meet …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026

City Council Regular

Cypress City Council to vote on $1.7M in contracts and projects

The Cypress City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to decide on multiple contracts and projects, including infrastructure upgrades and park expansions. The meeting will also consider an ordinance change to shift regular meeting days from Monday to Tuesday.

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AMENDED AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL January 12, 2026 6:00 P.M. - General Session   www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue Cypress, California If you are interested in speaking during a City Council meeting, details on how to participate are provided on the last page of the agenda.                        CALL TO ORDER 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   The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   PRESENTATIONS Recognition of 2025 Mayor of Cypress, David Burke   ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this time. Comments related to a specific agenda item will be heard following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council action, unless the speaker prefers to make the comment during th …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$31.9MSCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, I
Department of Defense · GOLDEN HORDE - SARA COLLABORATIVE SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (CSDB)-1
$31.0MDIASORIN MOLECULAR, LLC
Department of Health and Human Services · IT IS ESTIMATED THAT JUST 5,000 US PHARMACIES OFFER POINT-OF-CARE (POC
$27.0MSCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, I
Department of Defense · HOME ON GPS JAM (HOGJ)
$11.8MMERCURY DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · ADVANCED DRFM RECEIVER SYSTEM
$8.4MMERCURY DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, SBIR PHASE III, IGF::OT::IGF
$6.8MSCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, I
Department of Defense · GOLDEN HOARD COLOSSEUM
$6.3MMERCURY DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · FIRST ARTICLE UNIT
$6.3MDRS NETWORK & IMAGING SYSTEMS LLC
Department of Defense · ADVANCED FPA - PHASE 1 (BASE)
$6.2MSCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, I
Department of Defense · 873AUTHORITY
$3.0MSCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, I
Department of Defense · PLZT GOGGLES MODERNIZATION

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Orange County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-22,420 people (-$723.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)13 ({"Fire": 19, "Flood": 11, "Severe Storm": 5, "Earthquake": 2 · last Mon May 25, 2026)
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments106,961 (1,580,778 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,903/mo (180 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$90.2M
Annual budget
260
Employees on payroll
35
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$90.2M
Spending$92.9M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

260 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.461
Black kids
0.364

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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