Cypress public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Notice of Cancellation
The Cypress City Council has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
- Regular Meeting canceled for Dec. 22, 2025
- Next Regular Meeting scheduled for Jan. 12, 2026
- Meeting location: Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue
City Council Special
The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will discuss the appointment of a City Manager.
- Closed session regarding the appointment of the City Manager
City Council Regular
The City Council will select a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem during this meeting. The body is also considering a speed limit reduction on Holder Street and the appointment of a new City Treasurer.
- Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- Proposed speed limit reduction from 40 to 35 mph on Holder Street from Lincoln Avenue to Ball Road
- Appointment of Donna Mullally as City Treasurer effective December 30, 2025
- Amendment No. 5 to the legal services agreement with Rutan & Tucker for Los Alamitos Race Course redevelopment
- Retirement recognition for Matt Burton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
City Council Special
The Cypress City Council will hold a special meeting to appoint an applicant to fill a vacancy on the council and adopt Resolution No. 7040. The meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
- Appoint an Applicant to Fill the City Council Vacancy
- Adopt Resolution No. 7040 to fill the vacancy by appointment
City Council Special
The Cypress City Council will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the vacant City Council seat by appointment. The council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, will conduct selection interviews during the session.
- Interview Applicants to Fill the City Council Vacancy by Appointment
West-Comm Board of Directors
The West-Comm Board of Directors will review financial reports and carryover appropriations. The board is also deciding on purchase agreements for computer hardware, server migration, and 911 system upgrades.
- Purchase agreements with Dell Technologies for CAD/RMS Computer Hardware
- Purchase agreement with Central Square for CAD/RMS Server Migration
- Purchase agreement with AT&T for Motorola VESTA 911 Call Taking System upgrade
- Approval of FY 2024-25 Carryover Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations to FY 2025-26
- Retirement of West-Comm Treasurer
City Council Regular
The City Council will select applicants to interview for a vacant council seat and hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Model Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes. The body will also consider several service contracts and a speed limit change on Holder Street.
- Task Order for AKM Consulting Engineers to update Sanitary Sewer Master Plan for $638,302 plus $95,700 contingency
- Three-year agreement with Communications LAB for marketing and communications services for $605,991
- Contract with CityGreen for waste hauler franchise performance review services not to exceed $29,545
- Ordinance to lower speed limit from 40 to 35 mph on Holder Street between Lincoln Avenue and Ball Road
- On-call contract for Police Department motorcycle maintenance and repair services with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles
City Council Special
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Clerk. The meeting also includes a project update presentation regarding the Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1.
- Closed session regarding the appointment of the City Clerk
- Project update presentation for Myra Avenue Pump Station No. 1
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL & SENIOR CITIZEN
The Cypress City Council and Senior Citizens Commission hold a joint meeting to receive the Senior Citizens Commission’s annual update. The council will also recognize the recipient of the Grace Lachina Outstanding Senior Award.
- Recognition of Grace Lachina Outstanding Senior Award recipient Jane Ting
- Receive annual update from the Senior Citizens Commission
City Council Regular
The City Council will review contracts for park improvements and a traffic study. Members will also consider a rebranded city logo and discuss potentially changing the day of regular council meetings.
- Contract to MDJ Management for $216,386.04 plus $32,500 contingency for Veterans Park Restroom Renovations
- Task Order to FCG Consultants Inc. for $33,735.60 plus $5,000 contingency for construction inspection services
- Task Order to Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) for $78,550 for a Traffic Impact Fee Nexus Study
- Approval of Final Tract Map No. 19359 for 4872 Lincoln Avenue
- Selection of a preferred rebranded City logo
City Council Special
The Cypress City Council is holding a special meeting for a presentation of the Mayor's State of the City Address. The agenda does not list any items for decision or vote.
- Mayor's State of the City Address presentation
City Council Regular
The Cypress City Council will meet on October 13, 2025, to conduct second readings and adopt ordinances updating council decorum rules, ethics, meeting order, and smoking regulations. The council will also vote on continuing appropriations totaling $11.8 million across city and park district budgets, and consider filling a vacant council seat.
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance updating City Council decorum rules and code of ethics
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance updating meeting order to allow changes to Oral Communications structure
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance repealing and replacing portions of Chapter 17 relating to smoking regulations
- Approval of continuing appropriations totaling $2,848,373 for city operations and $3,515,251 for encumbrances from FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26
- Approval of $1,693,416 in park district encumbrances and $1,237,810 in continuing appropriations for FY 2025-26
City Council Regular
The City Council will discuss hiring an executive search firm for a permanent City Manager and consider ordinances regarding smoking regulations and council decorum. The body is also reviewing several financial appropriations and public works project completions.
- Acceptance of Residential Street Resurfacing Project 376 for $1,797,543.94
- Increase task order to $255,000 for Los Alamitos Race Course Environmental Impact Report
- Acceptance of $95,000 Office of Traffic Safety DUI Traffic Enforcement grant
- First reading of an ordinance replacing smoking regulations in Municipal Code Chapter 17
- Proposed resolution opposing Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025 ballot
City Council Regular
The City Council will discuss the appointment of Sean Joyce as Interim City Manager and a pay provision for employees serving as Acting City Manager. The body is also deciding on several public works contracts and a new residential parking permit district.
- Appointment of Sean Joyce as Interim City Manager effective September 15, 2025
- Contract for City Hall East Wing HVAC Replacement with AireMasters Air Conditioning for $721,000
- Purchase of seven replacement police vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group for $648,847
- Contract for Senior Center Exterior Doors Replacement with Genesis Builders, Inc. for $232,200
- Public hearing to establish a residential parking permit district north and west of Lexington Junior High School
Joint Commission Special Meeting Notice of Cancellation
The Joint Special Meeting of the Cypress City Council and Senior Citizens Commission scheduled for August 25, 2025, has been canceled.
City Council Regular
The Cypress City Council will meet on August 25, 2025, to decide on a state opioid settlement agreement, approve final payments for three infrastructure projects totaling $1.4M, and consider updates to smoking regulations. The council will also discuss the future of the Cypress Community Festival and a proposed residential parking permit district.
- Adopt resolution for $1.4M opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family
- Approve final payments: $106,179.64 for Concrete Rehabilitation (Phase Two), $649,995.41 for Orange Avenue Rehabilitation, and $232,080.08 for Sewer System Improvements
- Award $434,095 contract for Accessible Pedestrian Signals with $65,000 contingency
- Set September 8, 2025 public hearing for Residential Parking Permit District on Surrey Drive and surrounding streets
- Approve first reading of ordinance updating Municipal Code Section 17 on smoking regulations
City Council Special
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of this session is to perform a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Performance evaluation of the City Manager
City Council Notice of Cancellation
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been canceled. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2025.
City Council Special
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of the session is a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager
City Council Notice of Cancellation
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council scheduled for July 28, 2025, has been canceled. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2025.
City Council Special Workshop/Closed Session
The City Council will hold a public workshop to receive an update on the branding and logo development process and community engagement plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Update on Branding/Logo Development Process and Community Engagement Plan
- Closed session regarding Youngsma, et al. v. Cypress School District, et al. (Case No. 30-2021-01220176-CU-EI-CXC)
- Performance evaluation of the City Manager
City Council Special Joint Meeting
The City Council and Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet to discuss park amenities and receive annual updates. The body will consider awarding a contract for the replacement of picnic area shade structures at Maple Grove Park South.
- Contract award to Landmark Associated Builders, Inc. for $79,950 plus an $11,050 contingency for Maple Grove Park South Project 399
- Report from the Ad Hoc Subcommittee regarding park amenities
- Annual update from the Recreation and Community Services Commission
- Proclamation of July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month
City Council Regular
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 20-unit townhome project and a drive-thru restaurant. The body is also deciding on several municipal code updates and city contracts.
- Tentative Tract Map for 20-unit townhome development at 5302 Lincoln Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for drive-thru fast food restaurant at 4125 Ball Road
- Contract with Eide Bailly, LLP for auditing services not to exceed $221,000
- Contract amendment for roof and HVAC replacement at 10161 Moody Street for $103,798
- Purchase of one replacement Police Department motorcycle for $39,040
City Council Regular
The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budgets for the City and the Recreation and Park District. The body is also reviewing a seven-year Capital Improvement Program and various public works service contracts.
- Adoption of FY 2025-26 City and Recreation and Park District budgets
- Approval of FY 2025-2032 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Two-year agreement with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service for $402,809 annually
- Task order to LLG for FY 2025-26 City Traffic Engineer Services not to exceed $167,000
- Task order with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for stormwater services not to exceed $177,950
City Council Regular
The City Council will consider several financial items, including the FY 2025-26 appropriations limits and a master fee schedule. The body will also review a software renewal and a sewer connection agreement.
- Three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for $159,640 for OpenGov software
- Sewer connection project agreement with Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association
- FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule incorporating annual cost-of-living adjustments
- Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note for the construction of Lexington Park
- FY 2025-26 appropriations limits for the City and Recreation and Park District
City Council Regular
The Cypress City Council will meet May 27 to decide on several contracts and ordinances, including a $304,535.98 hardware upgrade for stormwater pump stations and $85,694.18 in emergency sewer repairs on Avenida Granada. The council will also consider adopting an ordinance updating voting procedures and approving SB 1 road funding for local projects.
- Approve $304,535.98 contract for stormwater pump station upgrades with Evolutionary Commercial Systems, Inc.
- Accept $85,694.18 emergency sewer repairs on Avenida Granada
- Consider ordinance updating municipal code on voting procedures for abstentions and reconsideration
- Approve $186,936 concrete rehabilitation project (Phase One) with final payment of $9,346.80 to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.
- Approve three-year audio/lighting services agreement with That Sound Guy not to exceed $57,975
City Council Special
The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and interview applicants for several city commissions. These interviews are for open positions on the Recreation and Community Services, Senior Citizens, and Traffic commissions.
- Interviews for two Recreation and Community Services Commission vacancies
- Interviews for two Senior Citizens Commission vacancies
- Interviews for one Traffic Commission vacancy
West-Comm Board of Directors
The West-Comm Board of Directors will meet to adopt annual budgets for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. The board will also review financial reports and the police employees' association pay schedule.
- Adoption of Annual Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27
- West-Comm Police Employees' Association Pay Schedule for FY 2025-26
- Financial Reports for periods ended December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025
City Council Special
The Cypress City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for two vacancies on the Recreation and Community Services Commission, two on the Senior Citizens Commission, and one on the Traffic Commission. No decisions are scheduled; the council will only discuss and interview applicants.
City Council Special
The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to provide the Council with access to complaints, allegations, and investigation reports made by Doug Dancs. The meeting also includes a closed session for a performance evaluation of the City Manager.
- Request for City Attorney to provide complaints and investigation reports related to Doug Dancs
- Closed session: City Manager public employee performance evaluation
City Council Regular
The City Council will hold a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Program, then convene a regular session. Items include a public hearing on establishing the Graham Street Underground Utility District No. 1, consent calendar approval of ordinances for the Business Park Modernization and Integration Project, a contract award for a shade structure at Maple Grove Park South ($79,950), and expansion of the Next Up! Business Growth Program with an $80,000 appropriation. Several proclamations and routine items are also on the agenda.
- Workshop on FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Program
- Second reading of ordinances adopting the Cypress Business Park Specific Plan and amending parking requirements
- Award contract to Landmark Associated Builders, Inc. for $79,950 to replace picnic area shade structure at Maple Grove Park South
- Appropriate $80,000 from General Fund reserves to expand Next Up! Business Growth Program to fund up to 32 businesses
- Public hearing to establish Graham Street Underground Utility District No. 1
City Council Regular
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Business Park Modernization and Integration Project, which includes a General Plan amendment, a new specific plan, and zoning changes. A separate public hearing will consider a tentative tract map for a 26-unit townhome development at 4872 Lincoln Avenue. The Council will also act on consent items including accepting a $114,160 federal grant for electric vehicles, awarding a $93,546.78 concrete rehabilitation contract, and approving $1,499,839 in non-profit grants. The meeting begins with a workshop on City Hall Executive Board Room modernization options.
- Public hearing on Business Park Modernization and Integration Project (General Plan amendment, new specific plan, zoning changes)
- Public hearing on Tentative Tract Map for 26-unit townhome development at 4872 Lincoln Avenue
- Accept $114,160 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for electric vehicles
- Award $93,546.78 concrete rehabilitation contract to CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. plus $14,000 contingency
- Approve $1,499,839 in non-profit grant awards for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27
City Council Special
The City Council will conduct a workshop session to discuss and provide direction on updating the City of Cypress Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding existing litigation.
- Workshop session on updating the City of Cypress Strategic Plan
- Closed session regarding Frances Marquez v. City of Cypress, et al. (Case No. 8:24-cv-1835-ODW-JDE)
City Council Notice of Cancellation
The City Council's regularly scheduled meeting for April 14, 2025 has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on April 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room at 5275 Orange Avenue.
- No items to report; meeting canceled.