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## Recent meetings (21)

- [2026-11-10 — Cypress council to weigh park fees, new cultural festival, and school bond financing Tuesday](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/9c6b7149-1ac8-4876-9dac-1d07b6d713e1): City Council Regular
- [2026-10-13 — Council adopts higher park fees for new homes, but delays final vote to talk with the racetrack](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/fff4dd2e-034b-4e2b-a9be-be1c0c4c5f1d): City Council Regular
- [2026-09-22 — Cypress approves 112 townhomes at 4691 Katella Avenue — 3-1 vote with mayor recused](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/86edfe36-db06-4972-92e9-666f1fa84239): City Council Regular
- [2026-09-08 — Racetrack development agreement advances 3-1 as council splits over forgiving $6.4M in parks-district loan interest](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/f1ff9bab-1aad-443c-9875-54cffaa50315): City Council Regular
- [2026-08-25 — Council approves racetrack redevelopment plan 3-1 — EIR certified, 1,791-home project moves forward](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/4147d8ba-c366-41e8-a657-fa25ca9390e4): City Council Regular
- [2026-07-14 — Council pumps brakes on Los Alamitos Race Course buildout, approves fireworks and trash deal](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/7d1c2c6b-91d5-48f5-a0d5-671eec9a4fb6): City Council Regular
- [2026-06-23 — Council cracks down on illegal fireworks with new fines up to $6,000](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/aed8c928-fd69-4fce-8455-c5995393ae47): City Council Regular
- [2026-06-09 — Cypress adopts $69M budget and seven-year improvement plan, gives police new tools to fight illegal fireworks](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/075765ee-a37b-4ac2-bfe1-0ab817f80864): City Council Regular
- [2026-05-26 — Council unanimously ratifies emergency proclamation for Garden Grove chemical leak — but land acknowledgment dies without a second](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/0e817ee6-fb71-4f51-b05f-11344dc97210): City Council Regular
- [2026-05-13 — Cypress Council dug into the FY 2026-27 budget at special workshop — no votes taken yet](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/3afd7ea7-43e4-496e-b4e6-219b6366ce85): City Council Workshop
- [2026-05-12 — Council greenlights electric vehicle pilot and $1.8M crossing guard extension — and an Airbnb complaint gets aired](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/69385bc0-31a7-42e1-b8b8-401afcc2cf74): City Council Regular
- [2026-04-28 — Trash bills rise ~$5.80/month as council OKs county landfill deal — Valley Vista promises better bulky-item pickups](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/a754c87f-c14b-4762-b29a-5c049f0064ff): City Council Regular
- [2026-03-24 — Cypress Council Digs Into Budget Health: Pensions, Reserves and New Financial Policies Coming This Spring](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/65761a09-a512-49ba-bc46-1f4604c2175e): City Council Study Session Special Meeting
- [2026-03-24 — Council greenlights ramen restaurant expansion, anti-dumping impound ordinance — but rejects ad hoc subcommittee](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/02bc5fbc-d348-4eef-b7d2-0d883709bd7e): City Council Regular
- [2026-03-10 — Cypress council adopts strategic plan, backs end to child marriage resolution, launches mental health resource push](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/cc72dcbf-2aa1-431a-ae9f-6fe35cbcfe96): City Council Regular
- [2026-02-23 — Cypress picks its new City Manager Shannon DeLong, adopts campaign donation limits, and OKs a Lincoln Ave liquor store makeover](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/eb4160c4-04ac-40d9-be3a-840cade10758): City Council Regular
- [2026-02-17 — Cypress City Council spends morning workshop charting updates to the city's Strategic Plan](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/b07cf7d5-e7bd-4695-9d3a-d01ce7410a65): City Council Special
- [2026-01-26 — Council passes campaign finance limits 3-2, approves senior day care at 6269 Ball Road — and no agreement on ICE statement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/db171e10-8518-4cb5-b8f4-7c7b6fff6580): City Council Regular
- [2026-01-26 — Cypress City Council huddles behind closed doors on City Manager appointment](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/e7d61cb1-3edb-4bf9-bc05-c095c9ca116d): City Council Special
- [2026-01-15 — Cypress City Council huddles behind closed doors on the City Manager job](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/f826220d-235d-48ea-8eef-42aaad825750): City Council Special
- [2026-01-12 — Council moves meetings to Tuesdays, 4-1, despite residents' pleas to keep Mondays](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/meetings/ee02894a-ac53-4d88-8d08-d20e8937d899): City Council Regular


## Civic issues (50)

- [Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 Buildout](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/los-alamitos-race-course-specific-plan-30-buildout): development · priority: critical
- [Labor Negotiations Closed Session](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/labor-negotiations-closed-session): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion Design](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/baroldi-sycamore-park-expansion-design): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Quimby Act Park Fees and Park Facilities Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/quimby-act-park-fees-and-park-facilities-ordinance): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Economic Development Action Plan](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/economic-development-action-plan): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [General Plan Safety Element Update](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/general-plan-safety-element-update): zoning · priority: critical
- [Town Center Development Accountability](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/town-center-development-accountability): development · priority: medium
- [112-unit townhome development at 4691 Katella Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/112-unit-townhome-development-at-4691-katella-avenue): development · priority: high
- [Playground Design Standards](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/playground-design-standards): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [OC Sanitation Rate Increase](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/oc-sanitation-rate-increase): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Mobilehome Park Enforcement Shift to State](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/mobilehome-park-enforcement-shift-to-state): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Spring 2027 Cultural Festival](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/spring-2027-cultural-festival): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Sycamore Creek Charter School Bond Financing](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/sycamore-creek-charter-school-bond-financing): schools · priority: low
- [AB 1572 Nonfunctional Turf Ban](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/ab-1572-nonfunctional-turf-ban): environment · priority: medium
- [Tree canopy and shade coverage](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/tree-canopy-and-shade-coverage): environment · priority: medium
- [Ad hoc oversight of Recreation Commission](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/ad-hoc-oversight-of-recreation-commission): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [FY 2026-27 City and Park District Budgets](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/fy-2026-27-city-and-park-district-budgets): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Ordinances](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/illegal-fireworks-enforcement-ordinances): public-safety · priority: high
- [Short-Term Rental Enforcement Complaint](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/short-term-rental-enforcement-complaint): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Planning Commission Debate](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/planning-commission-debate): zoning · priority: medium
- [General Municipal Election November 3, 2026](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: high
- [Lack of affordable housing in market-rate projects](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/lack-of-affordable-housing-in-market-rate-projects): development · priority: medium
- [Police Equipment Purchases](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/police-equipment-purchases): public-safety · priority: low
- [Discolored Tap Water and Emergency Communication](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/discolored-tap-water-and-emergency-communication): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Solid Waste Franchise Performance and Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/solid-waste-franchise-performance): environment · priority: high
- [Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/seven-year-capital-improvement-program): roads · priority: high
- [Council Agenda Structure Reform](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/council-agenda-structure-reform): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Mosquito Season and West Nile Risk](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/mosquito-season-and-west-nile-risk): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Employee Pay and New Management Positions](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/employee-pay-and-new-management-positions): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Cypress School District Financial Outlook](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/cypress-school-district-financial-outlook): schools · priority: high
- [Youth mental health and suicide prevention resources](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/youth-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-resources): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Indigenous People Land Acknowledgment](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/indigenous-people-land-acknowledgment): environment · priority: medium
- [End of Local Emergency](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/end-of-local-emergency): public-safety · priority: low
- [Marquez v. City of Cypress Settlement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/marquez-v-city-of-cypress-settlement): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Media Relations Policy — who speaks for the city](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/media-relations-policy-who-speaks-for-the-city): public-safety · priority: medium
- [City Attorney Transition](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/city-attorney-transition): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [2026 regional committee appointments](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/2026-regional-committee-appointments): business-jobs · priority: low
- [ICE Enforcement and Civil Rights Resolution](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/ice-enforcement-and-civil-rights-resolution): public-safety · priority: high
- [city manager appointment](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/city-manager-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Illegal dumping enforcement and vehicle impoundment](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/illegal-dumping-enforcement-and-vehicle-impoundment): public-safety · priority: high
- [Myra Avenue Pump Station cost savings](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/myra-avenue-pump-station-cost-savings): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Electric Vehicle Fleet Pilot Program](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/electric-vehicle-fleet-pilot-program): environment · priority: medium
- [Liquor store concentration on Lincoln Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/liquor-store-concentration-on-lincoln-avenue): zoning · priority: medium
- [Landscape Maintenance District Renewal](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/landscape-maintenance-district-renewal): parks-rec · priority: low
- [OC Animal Care shelter contract renewal](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/oc-animal-care-shelter-contract-renewal): environment · priority: low
- [Local campaign contribution limits and donor disclosure](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/local-campaign-contribution-limits-and-donor-disclosure): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Housing element implementation outreach](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/housing-element-implementation-outreach): development · priority: medium
- [City Hall Executive Boardroom renovation](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/city-hall-executive-boardroom-renovation): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Business Park zoning and EIR concerns](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/business-park-zoning-and-eir-concerns): zoning · priority: medium
- [2026 federal and state legislative platform](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/issues/2026-federal-and-state-legislative-platform): taxes-budget · priority: medium


## Development applications (7)

- [General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/development/general-plan-amendment-no-2026-01): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Remington at the Commons — 112-Unit Townhome Development](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/development/remington-at-the-commons-112-unit-townhome-development): site-plan · approved
- [Los Alamitos Race Course Development Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/development/los-alamitos-race-course): other · approved
- [Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 Buildout (Cypress Town Center and Commons Specific Plan 3.0)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/development/los-alamitos-race-course-specific-plan-30-buildout): other · approved
- [Ichitara Ramen expansion (Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-01)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/development/ichitara-ramen-expansion): conditional-use · approved
- [OC Bottle Shop expansion — Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-03](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/development/oc-bottle-shop-expansion-conditional-use-permit-no-2025-03): conditional-use · approved
- [Adult Day Health Care Facility (CUP No. 2025-02)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/development/adult-day-health-care-facility): conditional-use · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Katella townhome development](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/katella-townhome-development): development
- [LARC Specific Plan 3.0](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/larc-specific-plan-30): development
- [Los Alamitos Race Course redevelopment](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/los-alamitos-race-course-redevelopment): development
- [Campaign Finance Reform](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/campaign-finance-reform): taxes-budget
- [Campaign Finance Reform / ICE Resolution](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/campaign-finance-reform-ice-resolution): taxes-budget
- [Council meeting day change](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/council-meeting-day-change): zoning
- [ICE Enforcement Resolution](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/ice-enforcement-resolution): public-safety
- [Park Development Impact Fee](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/park-development-impact-fee): zoning
- [Town Center development questions](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/town-center-development-questions): development
- [Illegal Fireworks](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/illegal-fireworks): public-safety
- [Los Alamitos Race Course redevelopment / racetrack history](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/los-alamitos-race-course-redevelopment-racetrack-history): development
- [Short-term rental enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/short-term-rental-enforcement): public-safety
- [City Attorney Legal Representation](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/city-attorney-legal-representation): taxes-budget
- [Los Alamitos Race Course Development Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/los-alamitos-race-course-development-agreement): development
- [Los Alamitos Race Course redevelopment / historic preservation](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/los-alamitos-race-course-redevelopment-historic-preservation): development
- [Los Alamitos Race Course redevelopment / license plate readers](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/los-alamitos-race-course-redevelopment-license-plate-readers): development
- [Los Alamitos Race Course EIR (SAFER)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/los-alamitos-race-course-eir-safer): development
- [Planning commission debate](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/planning-commission-debate): zoning
- [Baroldi Sycamore Park / recreation funding / license plate readers / LARC](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/baroldi-sycamore-park-recreation-funding-license-plate-readers-larc): parks-rec
- [Water communication / cooling center / 9-11 commemoration](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/water-communication-cooling-center-9-11-commemoration): water-utilities
- [Town Center development requirements](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/town-center-development-requirements): development
- [Baroldi Sycamore Park improvements](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/baroldi-sycamore-park-improvements): parks-rec
- [Police association endorsements](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/police-association-endorsements): public-safety
- [Cerritos/Lexington crosswalk safety](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/cerritoslexington-crosswalk-safety): roads
- [Tree maintenance policy](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/tree-maintenance-policy): environment
- [Land acknowledgment (Item 11)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/land-acknowledgment-item-11): zoning
- [Youth mental health and suicide prevention](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/youth-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention): public-safety
- [Council meeting day change to Tuesdays](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/council-meeting-day-change-to-tuesdays): public-safety
- [2026 legislative platform (Item 9)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/2026-legislative-platform-item-9): business-jobs
- [Campaign finance ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/campaign-finance-ordinance): taxes-budget
- [Short-term rental code enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/short-term-rental-code-enforcement): public-safety
- [Solid waste consulting agreement (Item 3)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/solid-waste-consulting-agreement-item-3): environment
- [Valley Vista trash contract](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/valley-vista-trash-contract): taxes-budget
- [Meeting Schedule / Campaign Finance / ICE Resolution](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/meeting-schedule-campaign-finance-ice-resolution): taxes-budget
- [City Finances / Campaign Finance / ICE Resolution](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/city-finances-campaign-finance-ice-resolution): taxes-budget
- [FY 2026-27 Budget](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/fy-2026-27-budget): budget
- [Building and Safety Budget Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/building-and-safety-budget-amendment): budget
- [City Manager transition (Item 12)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/city-manager-transition-item-12): taxes-budget
- [Los Alamitos Race Course redevelopment / housing affordability](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/los-alamitos-race-course-redevelopment-housing-affordability): development
- [Draft fiscal policies](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/draft-fiscal-policies): taxes-budget
- [Media Relations Policy and transparency](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/media-relations-policy-and-transparency): public-safety
- [Budget transparency for community events](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/budget-transparency-for-community-events): budget
- [Business Park zoning and EIR](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/business-park-zoning-and-eir): zoning
- [Solid Waste Franchise Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/solid-waste-franchise-agreement): environment
- [Mental health resources (Item 12)](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/mental-health-resources-item-12): public-safety
- [Garden Grove chemical leak emergency response](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/garden-grove-chemical-leak-emergency-response): public-safety
- [Illegal Fireworks Enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/illegal-fireworks-enforcement): public-safety
- [Employee pay and fireworks ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/employee-pay-and-fireworks-ordinance): taxes-budget
- [Marquez v. City of Cypress Settlement](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/marquez-v-city-of-cypress-settlement): taxes-budget
- [Garden Grove chemical leak — assistance resources](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/community/garden-grove-chemical-leak-assistance-resources): public-safety


## Officials (9)

- [Leo Medrano](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/leo-medrano): Mayor
- [Kyle Chang](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/kyle-chang): Mayor Pro Tem, District 3
- [David Burke](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/david-burke): Council Member, At-Large
- [Bonnie Peat](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/bonnie-peat): Council Member, At-Large
- [Rachel Strong Carnahan](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/rachel-strong-carnahan): Council Member, At-Large
- [Lisa Berglund](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/lisa-berglund): City Clerk — Administration
- [William Wynder](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/william-wynder): City Attorney — Administration
- [Shannon DeLong](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/shannon-delong): City Manager — Administration
- [Alicia Velasco](https://californiarecord.org/cypress/officials/alicia-velasco): Planning Director — Administration