Minutes 2001-07-11MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 11, 2001
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council and Senior Citizens
Commission was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Mayor McGill in the Board Room, West
Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, McCoy, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi, Mayor
McGill
Commissioners Carruthers, Fifield, Mclver, Narain, White, Hooven, and
Chair Christopher
ABSENT: None
Aisc present were City Manager, Interim Recreation and Parks Director, Recreation
Services Manager, Recreation Supervisor, and City Clerk.
Commissioner Mclver stated the Commission has worked on the issue of senior
transportation for the past year. They have met with other cities to discuss how their
programs are run, and a transportation survey was prepared and distributed to senior
organizations throughout the City. A total of 385 surveys were distributed with 200
being returned. A need to expand the program was expressed, as the current program
is limited to disabled seniors, taking them to and from the Senior Center. The
Commission also recommends use of the taxi voucher program.
Chairperson Christopher stated the Commission has looked into adult day care to
provide assistance without having to place someone in a full-time care facility.
Residents were interviewed and adult day care facilities were visited by the
Commission.
Commissioner Narain stated an adult day care facility on Ball Road is scheduled to
open in Cypress early next year. It will serve Cypress and other surrounding
communities.
Commissioner Fifield stated a critical need county-wide for seniors is affordable
housing. Two public forums were held this year that included business leaders,
government representatives, and individuals, all focused on providing affordable
housing. Assistance from the Council was requested by the Commission.
Commissioner White thanked the Council for the appropriation of funds for the marquee
at the Senior Center and stated it will be very helpful in providing information on City
events.
Chairperson Christopher asked for clarification on the reappointment of commissioners.
Mayor McGill stated that Council and staff are reviewing several ideas for the
reappointment process. Staff will be bringing these ideas before the City Council for
consideration in the near future.
Commissioner Hooven thanked the Council for their input and asked if there were any
other issues they would like the Commission to work on.
Mayor McGill stated the Commission has a full agenda currently and the Council does
not want to add to that workload.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 11, 2001
Commissioner Carruthers provided the Council with a copy of the O. C. Register
newspaper article on city senior nutrition programs and how much cities pay annually.
Mayor McGill thanked the Commissioners for all of their hard work and for serving as
advisors to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m., to Monday, July
11, 2001, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California.
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