AGENDA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL AND
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
August 28, 2023
6:00 P.M.
www.cypressca.org 5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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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 Anne Mallari
Mayor Pro Tem Scott Minikus
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Frances Marquez
Council Member Bonnie Peat
Senior Citizens Commission
Commissioner Glen Button
Commissioner Linda Croce
Commissioner Jon DeCesare
Commissioner Gincy Heins
Commissioner Hank Machal
Commissioner Ginger Osman
Commissioner David Skorupinski
INVOCATION First Baptist Church of Cypress
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Senior Center Line Dancers
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Three minutes per speaker. The City Council may adjust the time allotted per speaker.)
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Receive the Annual Update from the Senior Citizens Commission Prepared by: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services Recommendation: Receive the annual update from the Senior Citizens Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 23rd day of August, 2023.
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Alisha Farnell, City Clerk
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CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
City Council Special Joint Meeting 1.
FROM: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services DATE: 08/28/2023
SUBJECT: Receive the Annual Update from the Senior Citizens Commission
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the annual update from the Senior Citizens Commission.
DISCUSSION
The Recreation and Community Services strategic plan includes an objective to conduct a joint meeting with the City Council and the Senior Citizens Commission. The Recreation and Community Services Director will provide an annual update on older adult programming and Commissioner activities.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
LEGAL REVIEW
None required.
APPROVED BY: Peter Grant, City Manager
Attachments
Recreation Strategic Plan
City of Cypress
Recreation & Community Services Department
Strategic Plan
2020 - 2025
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 – 2025
GOAL:
PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION/
INITIATION YEAR
STATUS
Provide progressive training, development
and succession opportunities for
employees.
2019-20 Done
Identify opportunities to partner with
neighboring cities, local schools, and nonprofits to enhance services and efficiency:
Teen Center
Senior Services
Recreation Services
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
Done
Done
Done
Increase volunteer program participation
and impact. 2023-24 On Target
Conduct a needs assessment to ensure
programs and services match community
needs.
2024-25 Future
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 – 2025
GOAL:
MAINTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY
STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION/
INITIATION YEAR
STATUS
Implement updated fees and communicate
the need for them to community and
customers.
2019-20 Done
Recommend an event and facility
sponsorship program to the City Council. 2020-21
Revised to
2023-24
Research grant opportunities as part of
annual budget development process. 2020-21 Done
Evaluate facility use and marketing to
increase revenue from rentals. 2020-21 Revised to 2024-25 Explore opportunities for the RCS
Foundation to engage with the community
and support the department.
2021-22 Done
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 – 2025
GOAL:
INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION/
INITIATION YEAR STATUS
Work with the Youth Action Committee to
evaluate innovative approaches to
programing, social media and technology.
2019-20 Done
Develop a Recreation and Community
Services Commission annual report and
conduct a joint meeting with the City
Council and Commission.
2020-21 Done
Develop a Senior Citizens Commission
annual report and conduct a joint meeting
with the City Council and Commission.
2020-21 Done
Review department policies and
procedures to ensure services are being
provided in a fair and efficient manner:
Registration and Refund
Field and Facility Rentals
Park Regulations
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
Revised to
2024-25
2023-24
2023-24
Evaluate Senior Center programs and
activities to enhance participation,
especially for active older adults 2020-21 Done