03-21-23 Minutes MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
March 21, 2023
The regular meeting of the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission was called to order at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Cypress Community Center Conference Room.
PRESENT: Commission Vice Chair Burtle, Commissioners Dronkers, Jackson, Park, and Ridgeway
ABSENT: Commission Chair Croce, Commissioner Erbe.
Also present, Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of the flag was led by Commissioner Dronkers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes – three minutes per speaker, unless extended by the
Commission)
The City Clerk spoke of Form 700 due by April 3 and commissioner recruitment in April.
Commission Vice Chair Burtle introduced Benjamin Green and Marissa Lee from Youth Action Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes – Meeting of February 21, 2023
It was moved by Commissioner Dronkers, and seconded by Commission Ridgeway, to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of February 21, 2023.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Burtle, Dronkers, Jackson, Park, and Ridgeway
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Croce and Erbe
2. Civility, Conduct, Ethics and Governance Policy
The Director informed the policy was updated at the February 13 Council meeting, and that the commissioners
are required to sign the updated policy.
It was moved by Commissioner Dronkers, and seconded by Vice Chair Burtle, that the Commission receive the
updated Civility, Conduct, Ethics and Governance policy and that Commission Chair Croce and Commissioner
Erbe sign the new signature page by March 28.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Burtle, Dronkers, Jackson, Park, and Ridgeway
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Croce and Erbe
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3. Review the Recreation and Community Services Strategic Plan
The Director provided an update on the three goals of the 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan.
Commissioner Dronkers asked if the strategic plan ends June 30, 2025, and if Recreation and Community
Services is the only department in the City that does a strategic plan.
The Director affirmed, stated that a new strategic plan will most likely be in place by then, and that the Police
Department and the City both do a three-year plan.
Commissioner Dronkers asked for examples of grants that Cypress applied for but did not receive.
The Director cited a Prop 68 competitive grant and a National Fitness Campaign grant.
Commission Vice Chair Burtle commented on the variety of classes at the Senior Center, and asked about
revised strategy of reviewing the policy for field and facility rentals in the strategic plan.
The Director responded that staff will be looking at park fees and policies for all of the parks and will be bringing
those recommendations back to the commission at a future date.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the Commission)
None.
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
The Director provided an update on the Arnold/Cypress Park: the design plan is 60% completed; a draft
agreement in place with Anaheim Union High School District for the use of Walker Jr. High School for Cypress
Girls Softball League; in discussion with Cypress College for usage of their tennis courts for pickleball.
Commissioner Jackson asked who will be paying for field improvements at Walker.
The Director responded either Cypress Girls Softball or the City of Cypress through the ACUAF Fund.
Commission Dronkers asked if there is a budget for the Walker school field rehab.
The Director responded there is no budget as fields are still being assessed, and that Anaheim Union High
School District won’t pay to renovate Walker’s fields, but can either use ACUAF funds, potential grants, or may
be able to absorb some of those costs from the Arnold/Cypress Park project.
Commissioner Ridgeway asked if parking will be free at Cypress College and if the courts at Cypress College
will be more regulation courts than those currently at Arnold/Cypress Park.
The Director replied that parking fees have not been discussed with the college yet, and affirmed the courts at
the college will be regulation pickleball courts.
Commissioner Dronkers asked if Cypress College will pay for the conversion of the tennis courts to pickleball
courts and how many pickleball courts will be at Arnold/Cypress.
The Director responded Cypress College has already converted four tennis courts, but that Cypress may need
to supply some of the equipment, and that there will be eight pickleball courts at Arnold/Cypress.
Commission Vice Chair Burtle asked when renovation of Arnold/Cypress Park will begin.
The Director responded hopefully in August or September.
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The Director announced the hiring of Ryan Morais as Recreation Supervisor.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Commissioner Ridgeway asked if the revenue received from the charging stations at Lexington Park is on
schedule.
The Director replied that as the stations were installed mid-year, the revenue received is not yet on schedule,
but will increase as the chargers get more use.
Commission Vice Chair Burtle asked about registration for Spring Egg Hunt.
The Director replied that the youngest division is full, and registration for other age groups is doing well.
Commissioner Dronkers asked if the joint meeting with Council in July is in lieu of the regular meeting.
The Director responded the meeting is in addition to the regular July commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Commissioner Jackson, and seconded by Commissioner Ridgeway, to adjourn the meeting at
7:00 p.m. to the regular meeting of April 18, 2023, to be held in the Cypress Community Center Conference
Room at 6:00 p.m.
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CHAIR OF THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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SECRETARY TO THE RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION