HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-2025 MinutesINUTES OF A MEETING OF
THE SENIOR CITIZENS CO MISSION
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
September 10, 2025
The regular meeting of the Cypress Senior Citizens Commission was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in the Cypress Senior Center Conference Room, 9031
Grindlay Street, Cypress, California.
PRESENT: Commission Chair Skorupinski, Commission Vice Chair Croce,
Commissioners Button, Machal, Nessary, Osman, Reames
ABSENT: None
Also present: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services; Ian Kokot, Recreation
Manager; Shayna Gutierrez, Recreation Supervisor; Taylor Burtle, Recreation Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge was led by Commissioner Reames.
O' j L CO MUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless extended
by the Commission)
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve MinutesAugust 13, 2025
It was moved by Commissioner Button, and seconded by Commissioner Machal, to approve the
minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2025.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Button, Croce, Machal, Nessary, Osman, Reames, and
Skorupinski
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
STAFF REPORTS (NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION REQUIRED)
Report of Senior Center Events
Recreation Supervisor Gutierrez: Rodeo Lunch, September 12; Cypress 5K Run/Walk, October 4.
Announced no Senior Commission meeting in October. Passed around sign-up sheet for meet -and -
greet.
Recreation Coordinator Burtle: Thirty registered for All About That Pace; Halloween Boogie Night
Boo Bash, October 31
The Recreation Manager: Council approved Senior Center door project and installation of new
doors to be completed by the end of the year.
Rescheduling of Joint Meeting with City Council
The Director: provided dates of October 13 or October 27 that were suggested by Mayor Burke for
rescheduling the joint meeting with Council and distributed an outline of what the Commissioners
are to discuss at that meeting.
Following discussion, the Commissioners decided on October 13 for rescheduling of the joint
meeting.
Celebrate Cypress Events
The Director: 5K Run/Walk, October 4; Community Festival, October 4; joint meeting with City
Council, October 13; State of the City, October 14; Prayer Breakfast, October 23. Women's
Conference, November 6. Reminded no regular Commission meeting in October.
SENIOR COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS FROM COMMISSION -AFFILIATED BOARDS,
COMMITTEES,; SENIOR PROG - • MS/ACTIVITIES, AND REMARKS
Commissioner Button: City Council meeting; luau dining center program; Sunshine Club Board
meeting; Cypress Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Commissioner Machal: Luau dining center program. Completed ethics training.
Commissioner Nessary: Woman's Club meeting; luau dining center program; Senior Citizens Club
Monday night bingo; Sunshine Club Thursday bingo; senior club trip. Completed ethics training.
Commissioner Osman: Luau dining center program; chair volleyball, meet -and -greet. Distributed
the results of a survey of Senior Center patrons that she and Commission Chair Skorupinski
conducted during a meet -and -greet.
Commissioner Reames: Luau dining center program; chair volleyball; Sunshine Club Board
meeting; City Council meetings. Signed up to volunteer for the Cypress 5K Run/Walk. Completed
ethics training.
Commission Vice Chair Croce: Tai -chi and exercise classes; luau dining center program;
Symphony on the Go.
Commission Chair Skorupinski: Games 4 Brains; cribbage; chair volleyball; Council meetings.
Completed ethics training.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Chair Skorupinski adjourned the meeting of September 10, 2025, at 3:40 p.m. to the
regular meeting of November 12,-2025, to be held intheSenior Center Conference Room at 3:00
p.m.
SECRETARY TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
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